Flying Eagles Can Seal WAFU U-20 Semi-Final Spot With Win Over Togo

Nigeria’s Flying Eagles face Togo’s Junior Sparrow Hawks in a crucial Group B match at the 2026 WAFU B U-20 Championship on Thursday in Yamoussoukro, Côte d’Ivoire. The defending champions opened their campaign with a 4-2 win over Ghana. Another victory would seal a semi-final place with one group match still to play. Togo lost 3-1 to Burkina Faso in their opener and must avoid another defeat to keep their qualification hopes alive. Nigeria will look to maintain their attacking form while improving defensively after conceding twice against Ghana. Kick-off is 3pm Nigerian time. The tournament’s two finalists will qualify for the 2027 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations in Ghana.

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