Flying Eagles set to battle Niger in WAFU B U-20 semi-final

By Olaolu Joseph –

Nigeria’s U-20 national team, the Flying Eagles, will take on the Junior Menas of Niger Republic today (Sunday) in the semi-final of the WAFU B U-20 Championship.

The highly anticipated encounter is scheduled to kick off at 4:00 p.m. at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram, Ghana. The match promises to be a thrilling contest as both teams battle for a coveted spot in the final of the regional tournament.

The Flying Eagles qualified for the semi-finals as winners of Group A. They played out a 1-1 draw against Ghana in their opening match before coming from behind to secure an emphatic 4-1 victory over Benin Republic in their second group game.

Niger Republic booked their place in the last four after finishing second in Group B, following a competitive campaign that saw them face off against Togo and Burkina Faso.

Following the Nigeria–Niger fixture, hosts Ghana will square off against Côte d’Ivoire in the second semi-final later in the day.