2025 WAFU-B U-17 Tournament: Golden Eaglets book semifinal date with Ghana after stalemate against Burkina Faso

By Oyediji Oluwaseun Babatunde

Nigeria’s U17 boys secured their place in the semifinals of the 2025 WAFU-B U-17 Championship after a goalless draw against Burkina Faso in their final group stage match on Saturday.

The match was a cagey affair, with both teams cancelling each other out at the Stade du Lycee Scientifique, Cote D’Ivoire.

Despite Nigeria enjoying the bulk of possession and creating promising chances, they failed to convert dominance into goals, as the Burkinabe stood firm defensively.

Nigeria started their Group B campaign with a 4–1 win over Benin Republic. It was a strong start with a commanding win.

With four points from two games, the Golden Eaglets advance from the group, maintaining their unbeaten run in the competition.

The result sets up a mouthwatering semifinal clash with arch-rivals Ghana, a fixture that promises fireworks and could determine the region’s top contender for the U17 crown.

Oluwaseun Oyediji

Oluwaseun Babatunde Oyediji is a multi-media sports journalist with over 10 years experience in Information Communication Technology (ICT), women's football, and beach soccer reportage.The prolific writer is the Media Assistant to Nigeria Beach Soccer League and Africa Beach Soccer Union as well as contributor on Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) website.He has covered multiple national and international football tournaments including Championship of African Nations (CHAN 2020), CAF Women's Champions League (2023), and Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2023).Since 2021, Oyediji has covered the NWFL Premiership especially the season ending Super Six Playoffs.A member of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Ogun state chapter is also the image maker of the Remo Sports Development Council under the leadership of Chief Falilat Ogunkoya and David Osuolale.

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