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Flying Eagles Set for Semifinal Clash with Niger at WAFU U20 Tournament

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Flying Eagles Set for Semifinal Clash with Niger at WAFU U20 Tournament

By Oyediji Oluwaseun Babatunde

Nigeria’s U20 national team, the Flying Eagles, are set to face Niger in the first semifinal of the 2025 WAFU Zone B U20 Boys Cup on Sunday at 4:00 p.m. (Nigerian time).

The match will be held at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram, Accra, Ghana.

The Flying Eagles, led by Coach Aliyu Zubairu, topped Group A after a 1-1 draw with hosts Ghana and a commanding win over Benin Republic.

Niger reached the semifinals from Group B, securing second place after a 1-0 win over Togo, a narrow loss to Côte d’Ivoire, and a crucial goalless draw with Burkina Faso.

Later on Sunday, Côte d’Ivoire, who dominated Group B with a perfect record, will take on Ghana in the second semifinal at 8:00 p.m. (Nigerian time).

The winners of both semifinals will meet in the tournament final on Wednesday.

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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