U20 hosts Egypt lead the Flying Eagles 1-0 in this third-place match in Cairo.
The Egyptians went ahead after only three minutes, when they sprung the offside trap in a quick counter and Omar Hassan slotted home.
Otherwise Nigeria enjoyed more than 60% of the possession and the created the better chances in the first half, but are yet to score.
In the 14th minute, the Egyptian goalkeeper did well to keep out a stylish back-heeled effort by striker Precious Benjamin.
Seven minutes later, Adamu Maigari’s shot was stopped by the Egyptian shot stopper as Nigeria continued to chase for an equaliser.
The Flying Eagles goalkeeper Ajia Yakub, in again for the injured Ebenezer Harcourt, produced a big save on 38 minutes to deny the hosts from doubling their lead.
Coach Aliyu Zubairu has brought on Bidemi Amole and Divine Oliseh in the closing minutes of the first period with the jope the attack will be a lot more efficient after the interval.
Flying Eagles Starting XI vs Egypt (4-3-3)
Yakub – Auwal Ibrahim, Adamu Maigari, Bameyi (Captain), Chukwu – Ayuma, Arimiyawu, Alabi – Kpangu, Benjamin, Jephta
