In a thrilling final match against their arch-rivals Ghana, Nigeria’s U-20 national team, the Flying Eagles, successfully defended their WAFU B U-20 Cup title. The decisive victory took place at the Stade de Kegue in Lome, Togo, with Nigeria emerging victorious with a score of 2-1.

Kparobo Arierhi emerged as the hero of the match, scoring both goals for Nigeria in the first half. His first goal came in the 35th minute, followed by a second just before halftime. Ghana managed to pull one back in the second half, but it was not enough to overturn Nigeria’s lead.

This victory marks Nigeria’s second consecutive WAFU B U-20 Cup title, solidifying their dominance in the region. Both Nigeria and Ghana have qualified for the 2025 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations, which will be hosted by South Africa.

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