Flying Eagles Beat Côte d’Ivoire to Reach WAFU B Final
On Wednesday, Nigeria’s Flying Eagles triumphed over hosts Côte d’Ivoire in the semi-final of the WAFU B U-20 Championship, winning 4-3 on penalties after a dramatic match that ended 2-2 following extra time. The Ivorians took an early lead with a goal in the 18th minute.
Nigeria equalized in the second half through captain Habila Simeon in the 68th minute, ending Côte d’Ivoire's clean sheet streak in the tournament. The Flying Eagles took the lead in the first half of extra time with a goal from Abubakar Aliyu.
However, Côte d’Ivoire equalized deep into added time, forcing a penalty shootout. Despite Simeon missing Nigeria's second penalty, goalkeeper Lawani Clinton emerged as the hero by saving two Ivorian penalties, leading Nigeria to a 4-3 victory in the shootout and securing their place in the championship final.
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