The stage is set for a fierce West African rivalry to be rekindled on Sunday, as Nigeria’s Flying Eagles will be taking on the Junior Menas of Niger Republic, while Black Satellites of Ghana will face the Young Elephants of Cote D’Ivoire in the semi-finals of the 2025 WAFU Zone B U20 Boys Cup.
The highly anticipated clashes promises excitement and intensity, with a place in the final on the line for all teams involved.
Nigeria emerged tops of Group A, haven drawn Ghana 1-1 in the opening game and beating Benin Republic 4-1 in the second match to progress to the semi-finals from the three team group.
Meanwhile, Ivory Coast have been in scintillating form in the tournament, sealing their spot in the semi-finals with a flawless group stage campaign. They wrapped up Group B with a commanding 2-0 victory over Togo on Thursday, securing three wins from three and topping their group with maximum points.
Ghana, on the other hand, battled through a tougher Group A. After a 1-1 draw with Nigeria and a crucial 1-0 win over Benin, the Black Satellites finished second in their group on four points — the same as Nigeria but with an inferior goal difference.
The host nation will look to build on their momentum and home advantage, while Ivory Coast aim to continue their unbeaten run.
Niger secured second spot in Group B after a hard-fought campaign, battling it out with Togo and Burkina Faso for a place in the top four. They’re set to spring surprises, but the odds are against them facing Nigeria.
The Nigeria vs Niger match will come up first at 15:00 GMT, while Ghana vs Cote D’Ivoire’s match is scheduled to kick off at 19:00 GMT at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram, on Sunday.
Flying Eagles resume action, faces Junior Menas of Niger in WAFU-B U20 semi-final showdown
Pius Idoko is a seasoned sports broadcaster with experience across TV, radio, print, and online media. He is the Publisher of The Continental News and currently serves as the Media Officer for Nigeria’s U13, U15, and U16 teams, as well as the official stadium announcer for all national teams under the NFF.
His career includes roles at Aso Radio/TV, Brila FM, and Cool/Wazobia/Nigeria Info FM, where he excelled as a sports presenter and football commentator. An award-winning journalist, he was recognized for excellence at the 2019 Dreamland Embassy of Hungary Cup.
Pius is also a voice-over artist who enjoys reading and singing.
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