Nigeria's U-20 men's team, the Flying Eagles, secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over bitter rivals Ghana in the WAFU B U-20 final on Wednesday night at the Stade Kegue, Togo.The Black Satellites overcame early struggles to turn their tournament around, ultimately finishing as runners-up in the WAFU B U20 Championship and booking their spot in the 2025 U-20 African Cup of Nations (AFCON).Coach Desmond Ofei commended Ghana's U-20 players for their resilience and determination in overcoming setbacks."Losing nine key players who were crucial to our success at the African Games was a significant blow.
But this allowed us to build a new core of young talent, and these boys have stepped up tremendously.
They deserve this qualification just as much as anyone else."Ghana's U-20 team may have fallen short in the WAFU B u20 Championship final, but head coach Desmond Ofei is proud of his team's achievement."Qualifying for the U-20 AFCON is a huge achievement for us, especially considering the circumstances.
This team faced many challenges, but their determination and commitment have been incredible.