F’Eagles coach Maikaba eyes victory against Burkina Faso

Nigeria's Under-20 Flying Eagles coach Abdu Maikaba and centre-back Musa Wahab are aiming for victory against Burkina Faso in the final of the WAFU Zone B U-20 Championship in Ivory Coast on Sunday. The Flying Eagles secured their place in the final after defeating Ivory Coast 4-3 on penalties in the semi-final, following a 2-2 draw.

Burkina Faso reached the final by defeating Niger Republic. This meeting also presents an opportunity for Nigeria to avenge their group-stage defeat to Burkina Faso, who beat the Flying Eagles 2-0 in their final group game. Maikaba believes his team has the chance to redeem themselves and retain the WAFU Zone B crown, which they won in Lome in 2024. The final will be played at the Stade Charles Konan Banny in Yamoussoukro, starting at 7pm.

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