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U20 WAFU B: Nigeria’s Flying Eagles suffer defeat to Burkina Faso in group opener

U20 WAFU B: Flying Eagles semifinal clash against Niger Republic postponed 

2The semifinal fixture between Nigeria’s under-20 men’s team, the Flying Eagles, and Niger Republic in the ongoing WAFU B U20 Championship has been postponed, Afrosport reports. The Flying Eagles were initially billed to face their Nigerien counterpart on Saturday, but the match has now been moved to Sunday, October 27. The venue remains the Municipal Stadium in Uyo, with the match now slated to kick off...

U20 WAFU B: Togo held by Niger; Ghana salvage late draw against Benin

U20 WAFU B: Togo held by Niger; Ghana salvage late draw against Benin

Hosts Togo played out a thrilling 2-2 draw against Niger Republic in the opening match of the WAFU B U20 Championship on Thursday. The hosts were reduced to 10 men late in the game but their Nigerien counterparts failed to capitalise with Togo’s Aminou Tchadjobo named Player of the Match. Elsewhere, Ghana scored a 95th minute penalty to salvage a draw against Benin Republic. The Black...