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WAFU B U-20 Final Preview: Nigeria Flying Eagles Face Familiar Burkina Faso in Battle for the Title
The Flying Eagles face familiar opponents Burkina Faso in the 2026 WAFU B U-20 Championship final, with Nigeria aiming to avenge their group-stage defeat and win a third regional title. Burkina Faso topped Group B with 7 points and remain unbeaten, while Nigeria finished second with 6 points.
WAFCON 2026 Quarter-Finals: Nigeria, Cameroon, Morocco, South Africa, Côte d’Ivoire, Algeria, Ghana & Malawi Clash
The Super Falcons face Cameroon in a heavyweight African clash with a World Cup ticket on the line. Every quarter-final winner books their place in Brazil 2027. The losers drop into the playoff route. From Casablanca to Rabat, the knockout stage begins this weekend.
Exclusive: Full List: Golden Eaglets 67 Invited Players as Camp Opens for 2026 WAFU B U-17 Championship
The Golden Eaglets officially opened camp on Wednesday as preparations commenced for the 2026 WAFU B U-17 Championship in Burkina Faso. The invited players reported to camp to begin training as the technical crew starts the process of selecting Nigeria’s final squad for the regional tournament.
Flying Eagles Goalkeeper Clinton Lawani Praises Coach and Teammates After Penalty Heroics
The Flying Eagles goalkeeper has expressed his gratitude to the coaching staff and his teammates following Nigeria’s victory, revealing that penalty situations had been a major focus during training sessions.
Super Falcons thrash Egypt to book Quarter-final clash with Cameroon
Nigeria through to the Quarter-finals of the Women's African Cup of Nations.
EXCLUSIVE: Madugu goes all out in attack for must-win Egypt clash
Super Falcons to face Egypt.
Nigeria Flying Eagles Reach WAFU B U-20 Final After Penalty Shootout Victory Over Hosts Côte d’Ivoire
The Flying Eagles are through to the final of the 2026 WAFU B U-20 Championship after defeating hosts Côte d’Ivoire 4-3 on penalties following a thrilling 2-2 draw after extra time. Goals from Habila Simeon and Aliyu Abubakar, coupled with Clinton Lawani’s two penalty saves, secured Nigeria’s place in the final.
Nigeria Golden Eaglets Open Camp Today Ahead of 2026 WAFU B U-17 Championship
The Nigeria U-17 national team, the Golden Eaglets, officially open camp today at the Goal Project in Abuja as preparations begin for the 2026 WAFU B U-17 Championship in Burkina Faso. Head coach Ebobo will oversee the first phase of camping as Nigeria begins its quest to reclaim regional glory and secure qualification for the U-17 Africa Cup of Nations.
NIGERIA VS EGYPT: KICK-OFF TIME, HOW TO WATCH LIVE AND FULL PREVIEW AS SUPER FALCONS CHASE WAFCON 2026 QUARTER-FINAL SPOT
Nigeria face Egypt at Rabat Olympic Stadium on 5 August (9pm) in a Group C finale that can send the Super Falcons into the WAFCON 2026 quarter-finals outright, though one narrow scenario involving Malawi and Zambia can still change that even after a Nigeria win. Here is the kick-off time, full TV and streaming guide for Nigerian and international fans, and a complete breakdown of what every team in the group needs.
Chelsea Target Adeleke Headlines 2026 WAFU B U-20 Best XI as Nigeria Duo Shine
Flying Eagles star Abdulmuiz Adeleke headlines the WAFU B U-20 Group Stage Best XI after scoring four goals, including braces against Ghana and Togo. Odinaka Alfred also makes the team.
Golden Eaglets Open Camp This Week Ahead of 2026 WAFU B U-17 Championship
Nigeria Golden Eaglets will open camp this week in Abuja as head coach Eboboritse Uwejamomere begins preparations for the 2026 WAFU B U-17 Boys Championship in Burkina Faso. The team heads into camp after gaining valuable international experience at the CFA International Youth Football Tournament in China.
Flying Eagles Face Hosts Côte d’Ivoire in High-Stakes WAFU B U-20 Semi-final Clash
Nigeria Flying Eagles take on hosts Côte d’Ivoire in a mouthwatering WAFU B U-20 semi-final on Wednesday, with a place in the final and qualification for the 2027 CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations up for grabs.