Flying Eagles Pip WAFU B Host, Niger Republic In Friendly Match

Flying Eagles Pip WAFU B Host, Niger Republic In Friendly Match

By Editor

Nigeria’s U20 team, the Flying Eagles defeated Niger 1-0 in a friendly at the Stade Municipal as preparations continue ahead of the WAFU Zone B U20 Cup of Nations.

Gombe United forward Ibrahim Yahaya’s six minute effort secured victory for the Flying Eagles in Niamey.

Head Coach Ladan Bosso has selected a team of 30 players who will compete against Ghana’s Black Satellites and the Young Etalons of Burkina Faso in Group B. Hosts Niger Republic, Benin Republic, Togo and Cote d’Ivoire will battle in Group A.

The Flying Eagles will confront familiar foes Ghana in their first match of the competition on Sunday, 8th May, before they take on Burkina Faso three days later. Both matches hold at the General Seyni Kountche Stadium in Niamey.

Two teams will sail into the semi finals from each group, with the two finalists qualifying to represent the WAFU B zone at the 2023 Africa U20 Cup of Nations.

Egypt will host the 2023 Africa U20 Cup of Nations while Indonesia will host the 2023 FIFA U20 World Cup finals. All four semi finalists from the tournament in Egypt will qualify to represent Africa in Indonesia.

Here’s how the Flying Eagles lined up against Niger Republic: Chijioke Aniagboso, Lekan Oyedele, Bolu Sholumade, Chikezie Okolie, Babaji Abubakar, Daniel Daga, Onome Falodun, Samson Lawal, Yahaya Ibrahim, Abdullahi Ahmed, Muhammad Beji