Nigeria's U-20 national team, the Flying Eagles, will depart for Lome, Togo, on Tuesday to defend their title at the WAFU B U-20 Championship. The team, led by Coach Aliyu Zubairu, is currently in camp at Ikenne, fine-tuning their preparations.
The Flying Eagles will travel to Togo two days before the competition kicks off on Thursday, October 17. Hosts Togo will face Benin Republic in the opening match. The team's early departure will allow them to acclimate to their surroundings and focus on their mission to retain the championship.
The Flying Eagles will begin their campaign against Burkina Faso on Friday, October 18, at the Stade Municipal. They will then face Cote d'Ivoire on October 24 to conclude Group B matches. As reigning champions, the Flying Eagles aim to demonstrate their dominance in West African football and emerge victorious once again.
The WAFU B U-20 Championship will run from October 17 to 29, featuring seven nations: Togo, Benin, Nigeria, Burkina Faso, Cote d'Ivoire, Ghana, and Niger. With intense preparations underway, Coach Zubairu is confident in his team's ability to succeed. The stage is set for an exciting tournament, and Nigerian football fans will be eagerly watching their team's progress.
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