Nigeria's Flying Eagles Advance to WAFU B Last Four Despite Defeat to Burkina Faso

Nigeria’s Flying Eagles suffered a 2-0 defeat to Burkina Faso in their final Group B match of the 2026 WAFU B U-20 tournament on Sunday at the Lycee Scientifique de Yamoussoukro but still secured qualification for the semi-finals of the competition.
nThe defeat came after Nigeria had opened their campaign with victories over Ghana and Togo, beating the Ghanaians 4-2 before defeating Togo 3-0 to book their place in the knockout stage.
nBurkina Faso took the lead in the 23rd minute when a player headed home from a well-delivered corner kick.
nThe Burkinabe doubled their advantage 13 minutes later with a stunning free-kick from around 30 yards that flew past the Nigerian goalkeeper and into the net.
nThe goal gave Burkina Faso a deserved two-goal lead going into the break.
nThe Flying Eagles tried to find their footing after the restart and pushed forward in search of a response, but struggled to trouble their opponents.
nNigeria threw everything forward in the second half in an effort to get on the scoresheet, but they were unable to break down a disciplined Burkina Faso side that remained solid at the back.
nDespite the defeat, the Flying Eagles had already done enough in their opening two games to secure their place in the knockout stage.
nThey will now shift their attention to the semi-finals as they continue their quest for success in the competition which serves as the qualifiers for the U-20 AFCON.
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