Nigeria’s Flying Eagles secured a place in the final of the WAFU B U20 Championship after coming from behind to defeat the Niger Republic 3-1 on Sunday night at the Stade de Kégué in Lomé, Togo, Kennedy Ugbodaga is reporting for Platinumnewsng.com
The match began with Nigeria showing early dominance, but it was Niger who stunned the Flying Eagles with an opener just ten minutes into the first half.
Undeterred, Nigeria fought back and found the equalizer shortly before halftime. Clinton Jephta unleashed a precise low strike into the bottom corner, leveling the score and injecting momentum into the team.
Jephta was on target again early in the second half, completing Nigeria’s turnaround with a composed finish from inside the penalty area. Olalekan sealed the victory in added time, ensuring the Flying Eagles’ spot in the final with a comprehensive 3-1 triumph.
With this victory, Nigeria will face arch-rivals Ghana in the final, after the Black Satellites edged out Côte d’Ivoire 2-1 in the other semi-final. The highly anticipated final will take place on October 30, 2024, at 7:00 PM (WAT), at the Stade de Kégué in Lomé, Togo.
After the match, Clinton Jephta expressed his joy and gratitude, dedicating his performance and award to his parents.
“I’m so excited to be a Nigerian representing the Flying Eagles,” he said. “I’m happy knowing I have fans back home supporting us, and I promise to bring this title back. I dedicate this award to my mother and father.”