The Nigeria Flying Eagles produced another impressive display, beating Ghana 4-2 in the U20 WAFU B U20 Boys Cup to repeat their last 3–1 wins in the 2024 final of the WAFU B.
The key moments from Lycée Scientifique Stadium, Yamoussoukro Côte d’Ivoire
Nigeria looked sharp, clinical, and full of confidence, taking control of the game with an impressive attacking display from the beginning of the game which actually led to successful performances in Yamoussoukro, Côte d’Ivoire in their opening Group B match of the 2026 WAFU B U-20 Championship
6:GOAL! The first goal of the Nigeria Flying Eagles was scored by Olayemi Ayinla after wonderful movement from a team-mate.
26: GOAL Ghana’s goals are level as Nigeria lose possession. The goal was scored by Mohammed Zaida to make the game 1-1.
The game was moved on with different game displays from both teams until 29 minutes when they got a free -kick. The Warri Wolves player Oraro Lucky, who played as a midfielder in the team, got a goal from a deflected free-kick at 30 minutes to make the game 2-1 in favor of Nigeria.
The Sporting Supreme FC product doubled the lead for Nigeria on 40 minutes through a penalty.
The Flying Eagles head into the first half break with a commanding lead over Ghana at 3-1.
The Flying Eagles maintained their momentum in the second half until
60th minute after Ghana being awarded a penalty and converted by Kelvin Nkrumah to make the game 3-2.
Ghana pulled one back, making the tempo of the game very high.
In the 86th minute, Nigeria made impressive progress which led to the second penalty being awarded in the 89th minute, and Adeleke who scored first penalty stepped up again to complete a 4-2 victory for the Flying Eagles.
Nigeria will take on Togo on Thursday, July 30, 2026, and Burkina Faso on Sunday, August 2, 2026, at 3:00 PM Nigerian time (WAT). Venue: Lycée Scientifique Stadium, Yamoussoukro, Côte d’Ivoire