The Nigeria U20 national team, the Flying Eagles, kicked off their preparations for the 2024 WAFU B U20 Championship with a dominant 4-1 win over Seamorrow FC in a friendly match on Wednesday morning. The game, played at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne, Ogun State, saw striker Kparobo shine with a brace, while Ayooma and Kenneth Igbokwe each added goals, with Igbokwe converting from the penalty spot.
Under the guidance of head coach Aliyu Zubairu, the Flying Eagles have been intensifying their training outside Abuja, where they initially resumed camping a few weeks ago. The team’s preparations are focused on getting them in peak condition for the upcoming WAFU B U20 Championship, which doubles as a qualifier for the CAF U20 African Nations Cup.
The Flying Eagles are training twice a day and are expected to play more friendly matches in the coming weeks. These warm-up games will help fine-tune the squad as they gear up for the regional tournament, where they will aim to defend the title they won in 2022.
Nigeria finds itself in Group B of the WAFU B U20 Championship, alongside strong competitors Cote d'Ivoire and Burkina Faso. Meanwhile, Group A consists of Ghana, Togo, Niger, and Benin Republic, making the tournament highly competitive as teams battle for a spot in the 2024 CAF U20 African Nations Cup.
With their recent victory over Seamorrow FC, the Flying Eagles have shown their readiness and determination to defend their title. The team will continue their preparations with the goal of maintaining their dominance in the region and securing qualification for the CAF U20 African Nations Cup.
0 Comments