{
  "id": 187468,
  "title": "Flying Eagles edge Côte d’Ivoire on penalties to reach WAFU B U-20 final",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/05/flying-eagles-edge-cote-divoire-on-penalties-to-reach-wafu-b-u-20",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-05T19:34:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/flying-eagles-edge-cote-divoire-on-penalties-to-reach-wafu-b-u-20-final/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nigeria’s Flying Eagles secured their spot in the WAFU B U-20 Championship final after a thrilling 4-3 penalty shootout victory over hosts Côte d’Ivoire. The match, which ended 2-2 after extra time, saw goalkeeper Lawani Clinton emerge as the hero of the game, making two crucial saves to secure the Flying Eagles’ advancement. Côte d’Ivoire took the lead in the 18th minute, dominating the early stages of the match. However, Nigeria equalized in the 68th minute, with captain Habila Simeon scoring the equalizer. The Flying Eagles regained the lead in extra time through Abubakar Aliyu, but Côte d’Ivoire fought back to level the scores in the final moments of added time. Clinton’s performances in the shootout proved decisive, denying two Ivorian penalties and ensuring Nigeria’s progression to the championship match.",
  "summary": "Nigeria’s Flying Eagles defeated Côte d’Ivoire on penalties to reach the WAFU B U-20 Championship final. Goalkeeper Lawani Clinton was the hero. Read More: https://punchng.com/flying-eagles-edge-cote-divoire-on-penalties-to-reach-wafu-b-u-20-final/",
  "key_points": [
    "Nigeria's Flying Eagles win 4-3 on penalties against Côte d’Ivoire",
    "Lawani Clinton makes crucial saves in shootout",
    "Flying Eagles advance to WAFU B U-20 final"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}