Nigeria U-20 Team Aims for Victory Against Burkina Faso
Nigeria's Under-20 team, under the guidance of coach Abdu Maikaba, is preparing to face Burkina Faso in the final of the WAFU Zone B U-20 Championship on Sunday in Yamoussoukro, Ivory Coast. Defender Musa Wahab stated that the team is well-prepared after their semi-final victory against Ivory Coast, which ended in a 2-2 draw and was decided by penalties, with Nigeria winning 4-3.
This final presents an opportunity for Nigeria to avenge their earlier group-stage defeat to Burkina Faso, who won that encounter 2-0. The match will also determine the second team from the WAFU B zone to qualify for the Africa Under-20 Cup of Nations finals alongside hosts Ghana.
Maikaba expressed confidence in his team's ability to capitalize on Burkina Faso's weaknesses, having previously faced them. The final will take place at Stade Charles Konan Banny, kicking off at 7 PM.
Plus234Feed summary based on reporting from Punch Newspapers. Read the original report below.
Read full article
Continue on Punch Newspapers
Get the week in one email
Top stories, NPFL results, the naira — every Friday morning. Free, one email a week.
Related Stories
Flying Eagles Coach Maikaba Eyes U-20 AFCON Qualification
Flying Eagles Lose 4-1 to Burkina Faso in U-20 Final
Flying Eagles Coach Maikaba Urges Team to Excel in WAFU
Flying Eagles Coach Warns Against Underestimating Togo
Nigeria's Flying Eagles Set for WAFU B U20 Championship
Flying Eagles Face Burkina Faso in WAFU B Final
Get Plus234Feed on messaging apps
Same headlines, delivered where you already scroll.
