Nigeria’s U-20 team, the Flying Eagles, showcased resilience and skill on Sunday as they came from behind to defeat Niger Republic in a thrilling semi-final match of the WAFU Zone B tournament in Togo. With this hard-fought victory, the Flying Eagles have clinched their place in the 2025 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations.
Led by head coach Aliyu Suberu, Nigeria’s young squad overcame an early setback to prove their strength and composure, setting the stage for a much-anticipated showdown against arch-rivals Ghana.
The Black Satellites of Ghana secured their own place in the final by defeating Côte d’Ivoire with a 2-1 scoreline in the second semi-final, booking their ticket to both the WAFU final and the CAF U-20 African Nations Cup.
The grand finale between Nigeria and Ghana promises to be an electrifying encounter, as two of West Africa’s most storied teams battle for regional supremacy. The final will take place on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at the Stade Kégué in Lomé, with kickoff scheduled for 7:00 PM.
