Flying Eagles in Must-Win Match Against Cote d’Ivoire at WAFU U-20 Championship

Nigeria’s Flying Eagles are set for a decisive match against Cote d’Ivoire in the WAFU U-20 Championship. The outcome will determine their chances of progressing in the tournament. Will they rise to the occasion?

The defending champions, Nigeria’s Flying Eagles, will face Côte d’Ivoire in their final group match at the WAFU B U-20 Championship on Thursday (today).

Aliyu Zubairu’s team was defeated 1-0 by Burkina Faso in their first match of the competition.

The Flying Eagles must secure a victory in the game to have any possibility of reaching the semi-final.

Côte d’Ivoire and Burkina Faso both have three points in the group of three teams.

A tie will be sufficient for the Ivorians to progress to the semifinals.

The WAFU U-20 Championship serves as the qualifying tournament for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

Early next year, South Africa will serve as the host for the competition.