The Flying Eagles of Nigeria on Sunday got a favourable draw for the 2013 African Youth Championship slated for Algeria.
Flying Eagles, who are the defending champions, will play in group B alongside Mali, debutants Gabon and DR Congo.
Group A comprises the hosts Algeria, Ghana, Egypt and Benin Republic.
The U-20 tournament will be played between March 16 and 30 2013 with the semi-finalists qualifying to represent Africa at the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Turkey in June.