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WAFU Zone B Qualifiers: Flying Eagles Beat Cote d’Ivoire, Qualify For Semi-finals

Nigeria’s Flying Eagles staged a comeback to secure a 2-1 victory over Côte d’Ivoire in their second match of the 2024 WAFU Zone B qualifiers in Togo on Thursday.

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.

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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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