Nigeria’s Flying Eagles have booked a semi-final clash with Niger Republic at the ongoing 2025 WAFU B U-20 Championship in Ghana.
The match-up was confirmed following the conclusion of Group B fixtures on Thursday, where Niger Republic held Burkina Faso to a goalless draw, enough to secure second place with four points.
Group B leaders Côte d’Ivoire claimed top spot after cruising past Niger Republic, Burkina Faso, and Togo in their group matches.
The Ivorians will now square off against tournament hosts Ghana in the other semi-final.
For the Flying Eagles, qualification came on the heels of a dominant 4-1 victory over Benin Republic in their second Group A encounter.
Earlier, they played out a 1-1 draw with hosts Ghana in the tournament opener.
Head coach Aliyu Zubairu is guiding the Nigerian U-20 team through this regional competition as part of their preparations for the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup, set to take place later this year in Chile.
