Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets will battle Ghana’s Black Starlets in the semi-finals of the 2025 WAFU Zone B U-17 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers after finishing top of Group B.
The Eaglets secured progression following a tense 0-0 draw with Burkina Faso in Cote d’Ivoire on Saturday, a result that confirmed their place as group winners on goal difference after an earlier victory over Benin Republic. Burkina Faso settled for second and will face hosts Ivory Coast in the other semi-final.
Ghana had already advanced from Group A after a 3-1 win over Niger on Friday, leaving them to await confirmation of their opponents.
The draw now delivers a mouthwatering “Jollof Derby” showdown with Nigeria for a ticket to the continental finals.
Saturday’s match lived up to expectations, with both Nigeria and Burkina Faso showing attacking intent but failing to find a decisive finish.
Now, attention shifts to Tuesday evening, when the Eaglets, five-time world champions, look to underline their pedigree against a Ghana side preparing diligently under coach Dr. Prosper Narteh Ogum.
With a place at the U-17 Africa Cup of Nations finals at stake, fans can expect another fiery chapter in the historic rivalry between the two West African giants.
