Flying Eagles Fall To Burkina Faso, Secure WAFU B U-20 Semi-final Spot

Nigeria’s Flying Eagles suffered their first defeat at the 2026 WAFU B U-20 Championship after a 2-0 loss to Burkina Faso in their final Group B match on Sunday, but still progressed to the semi-finals of the regional competition.
The seven-time African champions were outplayed in the opening half as Burkina Faso capitalised on defensive lapses to seal victory with two well-taken goals.
Alassane Bagayogo opened the scoring for the Young Stallions before Mohamed Zongo doubled the advantage before the interval, leaving the Flying Eagles with a mountain to climb.
Despite improving after the break, Nigeria were unable to find a way back into the contest as Burkina Faso held firm to secu...