Flying Eagles Reach WAFU B U-20 Semifinals in Ghana

Nigeria's Flying Eagles have performed strongly in the 2025 WAFU B U-20 Championship in Ghana, winning Group A with four points from a draw against Ghana and a 4-1 victory over Benin Republic. They have had four players named in the Best XI of the group stage, including Ahmed Akinyele, Odinaka Okoro, Bidemi Amole, and Muhammed Abdullahi. The team will face Niger Republic, who finished as runners-up in Group B, in the semi-finals, a repeat of their match-up from last year's WAFU B U-20 AFCON qualifiers. Niger secured their semi-final spot after a goalless draw with Burkina Faso, while Group B winners Cote d’Ivoire will play against hosts Ghana in the other semi-final. The Flying Eagles are using this tournament as preparation for the FIFA U-20 World Cup later this year in Chile. The semi-final fixtures set the stage for a competitive conclusion to the sub-regional tournament.