Nigeria’s Flying Eagles have qualified for the final of the WAFU B 2026 tournament, defeating Côte d’Ivoire 4–3 on penalties after a thrilling 2–2 draw in the semi‑finals. They will now face Burkina Faso on 9 August 2026 for the title.
Softfootball looks at the Flying Eagles’ journey so far:
Flying Eagles’ Journey to the Final
Group Stage
- 4–2 vs Ghana
- 3–0 vs Togo
- 0–2 vs Burkina Faso
Semifinal
- 2–2 vs Côte d’Ivoire (won 4–3 on penalties)
The Final
🇳🇬 Nigeria vs 🇧🇫 Burkina Faso
📅 Sunday, 9 August 2026 🕒 6pm WAT
📍 Lycée Scientifique de Yamoussoukro, Côte d’Ivoire
The Flying Eagles now stand one win away from lifting the WAFU B title, with momentum and confidence behind them after a dramatic semi‑final victory.
