Nigeria’s Flying Eagles will lock horns with their Nigerien counterparts in the semifinal of the ongoing WAFU B U20 Championship in Ghana.
The clash is set to take place at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram, with a spot in the final on the line.
This fixture is a repeat of last year’s semifinal at the same competition, where Nigeria triumphed 3-1 to book their ticket to the U20 AFCON.
How Nigeria reached the semifinals
The Flying Eagles topped Group A, finishing ahead of hosts Ghana and Benin Republic with four points from two matches. Group A consisted of only three teams, meaning each side played twice.
Nigeria began their campaign with a 1-1 draw against Ghana after coming from behind. Their second outing was a commanding 4-1 comeback win over Benin Republic, having conceded first to a stunning free-kick.
Ghana edged Benin 1-0 in the final group match, but Nigeria’s superior goal difference ensured they finished as group leaders.
How Niger made the last four
Niger progressed from a tough Group B as runners-up, also with four points but from three matches.
Drawn alongside Cote d’Ivoire, Burkina Faso, and Togo, Niger began with a narrow 1-0 win over Togo, before suffering a 1-0 loss to Ivory Coast.
Needing a draw against Burkina Faso to qualify, Niger held firm in a tense goalless encounter to secure the crucial point.
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Head-to-head: Nigeria vs Niger
Nigeria have enjoyed recent success against Niger at U20 level.
In 2019, Niger hosted the U20 AFCON but were eliminated by the Flying Eagles in the quarterfinals via a 1-0 defeat — a result that also sealed Nigeria’s qualification for the FIFA U20 World Cup in Poland.
More recently, in 2024, the Flying Eagles defeated Niger 3-1 in the WAFU B semifinals to punch their ticket to this year’s U20 AFCON.
Match details
- Competition: WAFU B U20 Boys Championship
- Fixture: Nigeria vs Niger
- Date: Sunday, July 20, 2025
- Kick-off time: 4:00 pm (Nigerian time)
- Venue: Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence, Prampram, Ghana
- Where to Watch: Live stream via Ghana FA’s official YouTube channel
Later that day, the second semifinal between Ghana and Ivory Coast will kick off at 8:00 pm.
The final is scheduled for Wednesday, July 23, at the same venue.
The Flying Eagles are the WAFU B U20 defending champions, having beaten Ghana 2-1 in last year’s final.
