WAFU U-20 Championship: Ndidi Rewards Flying Eagles With N5 Million

Nigeria’s Flying Eagles received a financial boost of N5 million from Wilfred Ndidi following their 2-1 victory over Côte d’Ivoire at the WAFU B U-20 Championship.

Coached by Aliyu Zubairu, the Flying Eagles secured the win in their final group match held at the Stade Municipal in Lomé on Thursday.

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Despite a 1-0 loss to Burkina Faso in their opening game, this crucial victory ensured the team’s advancement to the semi-finals of the tournament.

According to Sharif Abdallah, the media officer for the Flying Eagles, Ndidi awarded the team the monetary reward after their success against Côte d’Ivoire.

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Nigeria’s Deputy Senate President, Jibrin Barau, contributed N2 million to the Flying Eagles on Friday.

The Flying Eagles will face Niger Republic in the semi-finals on Saturday, with kickoff scheduled for 4 PM. In the other semi-final, Ghana will clash with Côte d’Ivoire.

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