Flying Eagles Launch WAFU B U-20 Title Defence Against Ghana
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles begin the defence of their WAFU B U-20 Championship crown against fierce rivals Ghana later today, July 27, in Yamoussoukro, Ivory Coast. The match kicks off at 2 p.m. local time, which corresponds to 3 p.m. in Nigeria.
New Leadership Aims for Early Success
Under the guidance of head coach Abdu Maikaba, who is taking charge of his first competitive match with the team, the Flying Eagles are determined to start the tournament with a win. Maikaba emphasized the importance of retaining the trophy:
“We are going for an outright victory against Ghana because our objective is to retain the trophy and we have to start winning our matches from Day One.”
The Flying Eagles enter the tournament on a confident note after a 2‑1 friendly victory over Athlétique Club de Zenuola on Thursday.
Group B Outlook and Historical Rivalry
The encounter renews a long‑standing rivalry that dates back to 1951, producing memorable contests across senior, youth and women’s football. A win would give Nigeria an early advantage in the race for a semi‑final spot, with upcoming fixtures against Togo on July 30 and Burkina Faso on August 2 – both also scheduled for 2 p.m. local time at the Lycée Scientifique de Yamoussoukro.
Hosts Ivory Coast are placed in Group A alongside Benin Republic and Niger Republic.
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