Flying Eagles defender, Solomon Agbalaka has been included in the CAF Best X1 of the 2023 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations group stage.
The honour was bestowed upon Agbalaka following his exciting performances for Nigeria in the tournament.
The left-back two Man of the Match award in the competition.
CAF made the announcement on their official Twitter handle.
Agbalaka was featured on the list alongside Landing Badji (Senegal), Alagie Saine (The Gambia), Torach Ochaki (Uganda), Abdoul Rachid (Benin), Pape Diop (Senegal), Papa Diallo (Senegal), Mamadou Camara (Senegal), Prince Sossou (Congo), Rogers Mugisha (Uganda) and Deogracias Bussinga (Congo) with Abdoulie Bojang (The Gambia) selected as the coach.
Agbalaka was selected as the Man Of The Match in the Flying Eagles 1-0 win over hosts Egypt on Wednesday February 22 at the Cairo International Stadium, and the 2-0 victory Mozambique on Saturday February 25 at the Suez Canal Stadium.
The youngster has a goal and an assist in three matches to his credit at the 2023 U-20 AFCON.
The Flying Eagles play Uganda in the quarter-final on Thursday at the Suez Canal Stadium.
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This Agbalaka na baller a beg. Super Eagles loading… Lolzzzz Za Za Za Zip
Uganda having two players on the list.. it will be a tough game come Thursday
Its flying eagles all the way . No other team can stop them once they get their rhythm and flow on course
ATTENTION SENEGAL
Senegal might lose to Benin today.