After suffering a 1-0 defeat to Burkina Faso in their opening game, the Flying Eagles faced a must-win situation to keep their qualification hopes alive.
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Despite falling behind early, goals from Kparobo Arierhi and Clinton Jephta turned the tide, sealing the crucial win for the defending WAFU Zone B champions.
With this result, the Flying Eagles advance to face Niger Republic in the semi-finals on Sunday.
The team previously claimed the 2022 WAFU Zone B title, beating Benin Republic 3-1 in the final held in Niger Republic.
The 2024 WAFU Zone B tournament also serves as the qualifying event for the 2025 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), with the semi-finalists at AFCON 2025 set to qualify for the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile.
The host nation for the 2025 AFCON is yet to be determined.
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