2023 U-20 AFCON:’ Sunday A Star In The Making’ —CAF

Following his impressive performance in Friday’s third-place play-off against Tunisia at the U-20 AFCON, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has described Flying Eagles forward Jude Sunday as a rising star.

Sunday, who made his tournament debut against Tunisia, netted a brace as the Flying Eagles won 4-0.

He scored the Flying Eagles’ third goal after dribbling past two Tunisians and hitting a left-foot strike.

Sunday completed his hat trick and the Flying Eagles’ fourth late in the game with a superb volley into the roof of the net.

In response to Sunday’s performance, CAF tweeted: “WHAT A PLAYER! WHAT A SHOW!

“Two stunning goals, TotalEnergies Man of the Match 👏.

“Jude Sunday is a star in the making 💫.”

The Flying Eagles and Tunisia have already qualified for this year’s FIFA U-20 World Cup Indonesia.

Meanwhile, the final of the U-20 AFCON will hold today, Saturday, March 11, between Senegal and Gambia.