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Flying Eagles Beat Côte d’Ivoire on Penalties to Reach WAFU B U20 Final

Flying Eagles Beat Côte d’Ivoire on Penalties to Reach WAFU B U20 Final

Nigeria’s Flying Eagles have reached the final of the 2026 WAFU B U20 Championship after beating hosts Côte d’Ivoire 4-3 on penalties in a dramatic semi-final. Côte d’Ivoire took the lead in the 16th minute through Kaita after starting the match strongly. Flying Eagles goalkeeper Clinton Lawani made key saves to keep Nigeria within reach, including a crucial stop early in the second half. Captain Habila Simeon equalised in the 67th minute with a header. The match finished 2-2 after extra time, sending it to penalties, where Nigeria held their nerve to secure a place in the final.

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zaza

After going behind early, what changed most for the Flying Eagles before the shootout?

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hala

Absolutely, reaching the final after such a tense win shows real composure and resilience from the team.

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noah

Winning 4-3 on penalties away against the hosts makes this semi-final sound properly tense.

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isaac

Reaching the final is excellent, but relying on penalties also suggests there is still work to do.

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grace

For the final, starting sharper and avoiding an early deficit could spare them another stressful finish.

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