Nigeria’s Flying Eagles have secured a place in the final of the WAFU B U-20 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying tournament after defeating Ivory Coast 4-3 in a dramatic penalty shootout.
The keenly contested semi-final ended level after regulation time, forcing the encounter to be decided from the penalty spot, where the Nigerian youngsters held their nerve to emerge victorious.
The Flying Eagles converted four of their spot-kicks, while Ivory Coast managed three, sending Nigeria into the championship match and keeping alive their hopes of lifting the regional title.
The victory is another strong statement from the seven-time African champions, who have impressed throughout the tournament with disciplined performances and resilience under pressure.
Nigeria will now shift focus to the final, where the Flying Eagles will aim to crown their impressive campaign with the WAFU B title while also strengthening their preparations for the upcoming U-20 Africa Cup of Nations.
The result will boost the confidence of the Nigerian side as they continue their quest for regional glory and qualification success.
