2025 WAFU B U20 tourney: F/Eagles in a must-win clash against Benin Rep

The Flying Eagles have a tough task Sunday as they battle Benin Republic in a must-win Group A clash at the 2025 WAFU B U20 Boys Championship in Ghana.
After a spirited 1-1 draw against hosts Ghana in their opening fixture, the defending champions know that victory will guarantee passage to the semi-finals.
Benin, meanwhile, are playing their first match of the competition, having observed a rest day on matchday one due to the three-team format in Group A.
Nigeria will be without Kparobo Arierhi and Auwal Ibrahim, two dynamic talents who have added bite to their recent outings.
However, head coach Aliyu Zubairu retains faith in his squad’s depth, especially with Divine Oliseh and captain Daniel Bameyi expected to play key roles in midfield and in defence.
The Flying Eagles showed resilience against Ghana, equalising late through a powerful header by Muhammed Abdullahi after trailing to Aziz Misbau’s opener.
That fightback highlighted their championship mettle and Zubairu will hope for a sharper start this time.
Benin may be the underdogs, but with fresh legs and nothing to lose, the Young Cheetahs could pose a challenge.