President of the Nigeria Football Federation Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau has lauded the efforts and bravery of Nigeria U20 team, Flying Eagles following their 3-1 victory against Niger Republic at the ongoing WAFU B U20 Championship to book a place at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, Nigeriasoccernet.com writes.
The defending champions also reached the final of the 2024 WAFU B U20 Championship in style after a come-from-behind 3-1 thumping of Niger Republic’s Junior Mena in Lome.
“I commend the fighting spirit of the Flying Eagles in reaching the final of the WAFU B U20 Championship and in the process, winning a slot at the 2025 Africa U20 Cup of Nations. I watched their first match against Burkina Faso (which they lost 0-1) but the team has continued to improve with every match since then".
“The NFF is delighted with their performance. We believe they have what it takes to go all the way and successfully defend their title against the Ghanaians in Wednesday’s final", he stated.
Nigeria would be hoping to be able to defend their crown when they play against bitter foe Ghana on Wednesday.
By Olaleye Oluwadamilola