Flying Eagles Begin WAFU B Title Defense with 1-1 Draw Against Hosts Ghana

The Flying Eagles of Nigeria kicked off their 2025 WAFU B U-20 Championship campaign with a tense 1-1 draw against arch-rivals and tournament hosts, the Black Satellites of Ghana, on Friday.

⚽ Match Summary:

The game opened with Ghana dictating the tempo, pressing high and forcing the Flying Eagles deep into their own half. That pressure paid off in the 22nd minute when captain Aziz Misbau fired the Black Satellites ahead.

But true to Nigeria’s fighting spirit, Aliyu Zubairu’s boys rallied late. With just 10 minutes left, Abdullahi Muhammad found the equalizer, ensuring the defending champions didn’t start their campaign with a defeat.

📆 What’s Next?

The Flying Eagles will next face Benin Republic in a crucial second group game. As defending champions, the pressure is on Nigeria to step up, shake off the slow start, and assert their dominance in the tournament.

💬 Our Take: Wake-Up Call or Positive Start?

While a draw on foreign soil against a fired-up Ghanaian side isn’t the worst result, Nigeria’s first-half performance left plenty to be desired. Ghana looked sharper and more composed for long stretches.

Coach Aliyu Zubairu will need to address midfield sluggishness and build better link-up play ahead of the Benin clash. The Flying Eagles still have the talent and depth to retain their crown, but they must bring urgency and intensity from the first whistle, not just the final 10 minutes.

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