Flying Eagles Triumph Over Niger, Secure Final Spot in WAFU-B U20 Championship

The Flying Eagles of Nigeria soared to victory in the semi-finals of the 2024 WAFU-B U20 Championship, defeating the Junior Menas of Niger 3-1 to secure their place in the tournament's final. The high-stakes encounter, held in Togo, saw the Flying Eagles overcome a challenging start to clinch a well-deserved spot in the final and also secure their ticket to the 2025 U20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).

The match began with a tense atmosphere as Niger's U20 squad took the lead, placing the Flying Eagles in a comeback scenario. However, Nigeria’s resilience shone through as they surged back with a dominant display of skill and determination. Enyimba’s rising star, Clinton Jephta, was the catalyst for the turnaround, scoring twice and showcasing his finishing prowess. His brace brought the Flying Eagles level and gave them the lead, pushing Nigeria within touching distance of the final. Substitute Ibrahim Alonge Olalekan added the final touch to seal the win, finding the net late in the game to confirm Nigeria’s 3-1 victory.

With this win, Nigeria’s Flying Eagles move on to face their West African rivals, Ghana, in what promises to be an electrifying “Jollof Derby” final on Wednesday. This showdown between the two jollof-loving nations adds extra flavor to the final, where pride, rivalry, and the WAFU-B U20 Championship title will be at stake.

As the tournament reaches its climax, the Nigerian side will hope to bring home the WAFU-B trophy and set the stage for their U20 AFCON journey next year.