Flying Eagles thrash Morak FC in WAFU-B preparatory friendly

By Oyediji Oluwaseun Babatunde

Nigeria U-20 men’s national team thrashed Morak FC 6-0 in a friendly match that took place in Abuja on Wednesday.

The visitors from Warri, Delta state proved stubborn in the first half as the Flying Eagles were only able to score a goal.

In the second half, the two-time World Cup finalist scored five goals to seal a 6-0 win.

Aliyu Zubairu’s side is using the game to prepare for the forthcoming West Africa Zone B (WAFU-B) U-20 Championship in Togo.

The tournament serves as Qualifiers for the next U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).

The team will face Burkina Faso and Cote D’Ivoire in Group B at the tournament.

Host, Togo, Niger Republic, Ghana, and Benin Republic are in Group B.

After winning the last edition two years ago, the Flying Eagles hope to continue dominance in the zone.

The 2024 WAFU-B U-20 Championship will start on October 17, 2024, in Togo.

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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