Defending champions Nigeria’s Flying Eagles will take on Burkina Faso in the final of the WAFU B U-20 Championship, Completesports.com reports.
The showdown will be a rematch of their Group B meeting, where the Young Stallions secured a 2-0 victory over the Flying Eagles.
Nigeria booked their place in the final after defeating hosts Côte d’Ivoire 4-2 on penalties following a thrilling 2-2 draw after extra time.
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Burkina Faso, meanwhile, advanced with a 2-0 extra-time win over Niger Republic in the other semi-final.
The champions will qualify for the 2027 Africa U-20 Africa Cup of Nations.
Abdu Maikaba’s side are aiming to win the regional title for a third consecutive time, having lifted the trophy in the last two editions.
By Adeboye Amosu
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Time to give them back what they inflicted on us the last time. Another take away is the guy with the long throw, Omw he reminds me of Celestine Babayaro he is a great national asset and such weapon must be utilised to create more goals.