WAFU B U-20 Championship: Flying Eagles to face Niger in semis

24.10.2024 - 20:23 guardian.ng

The Flying Eagles have set a date with Niger Republic in the semi-finals of the WAFU B U20 Championship currently going on in Togo with the game scheduled for Saturday.Nigeria came from behind to edge a flaming battle with Cote d’Ivoire 2-1 in Lome on Thursday to reach the semi-finals of this year’s WAFU B U20 Championship.In the event, Burkina Faso’s Young Etalons were eliminated on inferior goal-count against those of the Flying Eagles and the Young Elephants.

Nigeria scored two goals and conceded two, same for the Ivorians, with all three teams in group B finishing with three points each.

The Burkinabes scored one and conceded one, in beating Nigeria and losing to the Ivorians, by the odd goal each way.Victory handed Aliyu Zubair’s side the opportunity to continue chasing the defence of their title, won in Niamey two years ago.A feisty first half at the Municipal Stadium ended scoreless.

Bidemi Amole’s hopeful shot from distance sailed wide, while striker Kparobo’s powerful shot was pushed out for a corner by the Ivorian goalkeeper.In the 39th minute, Nigeria’s appeal for a penalty was rejected by the referee.

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