Nigeria Flying Eagles Target Knockout Spot as They Face Togo in WAFU B U-20 Clash
Nigeria Flying Eagles will return to action on Thursday when they face Togo in their second Group B match of the ongoing WAFU B U-20 Championship in Côte d’Ivoire.
Nigeria Flying Eagles vs Togo U20 - WAFU B U20 Boys Cup
Nigeria 🇳🇬 vs Togo 🇹🇬 – WAFU B U20 Boys Cup
📅 Thursday, 30 July 2026
🕒 3:00 PM (Nigeria time)
🏟️ Lycée Scientifique de Yamoussoukro, Côte d’Ivoire 🇨🇮
Head coach Abdu Maikaba and his players will be aiming to secure another three points, a result that would seal qualification for the knockout stage.
The seven-time African champions opened their campaign with an impressive 4-2 victory over Ghana.
Although they were unable to keep a clean sheet, the Flying Eagles displayed their attacking quality, with Abdulmuiz Adeleke scoring twice to earn the Man of the Match award.
Nigeria and Togo have developed a competitive regional rivalry in the WAFU B U-20 Championship, but the Flying Eagles head into Thursday’s encounter as the two-time defending champions and favourites.
Togo, meanwhile, will be looking to bounce back after suffering a 3-1 defeat to Burkina Faso in their opening Group B fixture, making Thursday’s clash a must-win for the Young Hawks.
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