Nigeria’s Flying Eagles booked their place in the final of the 2026 WAFU B U20 Championship after defeating hosts Ivory Coast 4-3 on penalties following a thrilling 2-2 draw after extra time on Wednesday.
The dramatic semi-final victory keeps Nigeria’s title defence alive and also secures the seven-time African champions a place at next year’s U20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
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Ivory Coast strike first
The hosts made a bright start and dominated the early exchanges, creating two good opportunities in the opening 15 minutes. Flying Eagles goalkeeper Clinton Lawani came to Nigeria’s rescue with a pair of fine saves before Côte d’Ivoire eventually broke the deadlock in the 16th minute through Kaita.
Nigeria struggled to break down the Ivorian defence before the interval, with the hosts taking a deserved 1-0 lead into halftime.
Flying Eagles
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