Nigeria's Flying Eagles set for epic Ghana showdown

Nigeria’s U-20 squad, the Flying Eagles, showcased remarkable resilience as they powered through to the final of the WAFU B U-20 Championship with a thrilling 3-1 comeback win over Niger Republic.

The victory not only booked their place in the tournament’s finale but also secured their qualification for the prestigious 2025 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations.

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Niger took an early lead just nine minutes into the game at the Stade Municipal in Lome, throwing an initial wrench into Nigeria’s plans. But the Flying Eagles quickly regained control, with Enyimba’s star forward Clinton Jephta leveling the score just before halftime.

Jephta wasn’t done, though, as he struck again 13 minutes into the second half to give Nigeria a 2-1 advantage.

The game’s closing moments saw Olalekan Alonge put the final nail in the coffin with a stoppage-time goal, sealing an emphatic victory. Now, Aliyu Zubairu’s side is set to face off against their longtime rivals, Ghana, in what promises to be an electrifying final.

With national pride and regional dominance on the line, this showdown between Nigeria and Ghana has all the ingredients of a classic African football rivalry.