Flying Eagles suffer shock defeat to Burkina Faso at WAFU B U-20 AFCON

In their opening game of the WAFU B U-20 AFCON, Nigeria's Flying Eagles were beaten 0-1 against Burkina Faso.

The Nigerian Flying Eagles arrived in Lome, Togo for the WAFU B U20 Men's Tournament.

They take on Burkina Faso on Friday to begin their defense of the title.

Prior to their first group matchup with the Nigerian Flying Eagles, the Burkina Faso Young Etalons have revealed their final roster.

The team's coach unveiled the final roster for the title in Togo on Wednesday afternoon.

Ahead of their first game against Burkina Faso, the Flying Eagles arrive in Togo for the WAFU B U20 Men's Tournament.

The Burkinabes are one of the teams that fans of the game are focusing on because of their previous success in the sport.

The Flying Eagles after the game against Burkina Faso will now play against Cote d'Ivoire in their other group game.

Flying Eagles squad for the #WAFUB2024

Goalkeepers: Ebenezer Harcourt (Sporting Lagos); Nathaniel Nwosu (Nasarawa United)

Ahead of their first game against Burkina Faso, the Flying Eagles arrive in Togo for the WAFU B U20 Men's Tournament.

Defenders: Adamu Maigari (El-Kanemi Warriors); Daniel Bameyi (Bayelsa United); Kenneth Igboke (Enugu Rangers); Haruna Aliyu (Doma United),Musa Ademu (Wireless FC); Olalekan Alabi (El-Kanemi Warriors)

Midfielders: Raphael Oyebanjo (Shuffle Select FC); Muhammad Ibrahim (Niger Tornadoes); Oluwaseyi Akinfenwa (Real Sapphire FC); Ibrahim Abdullahi (Bayelsa United); Isaac Ayuma (NK Istra, Croatia); Nasiru Salihu (El-Kanemi Warriors)

Forwards: Divine Oliseh (Forster FC); Charles Agada (Mavlon FC); Kparobo Arierhi (Beyond Limits FC); Olalekan Amole (Real Sapphire FC); Olalekan Ibrahim (Central Academy); Clinton Jephta (Enyimba FC)

In their first Group B match at the WAFU B U20 AFCON in Lome, Togo, Nigeria's Flying Eagles were defeated 1-0 by Burkina Faso.

The Flying Eagles landed in Lome as favorites following a rigorous one-week camping program at the Remo Stars Training Complex in Ikenne, Ogun State where they got a N1 million boost.

Kunle Soname, the owner of the Remo Stars Institute and president

The defeated means the Flying Eagles who won the last edition are struggling to advance to the knockout round.

The reigning champions now have an uphill task to get it to the knockout stages.

If the Flying Eagles win their championship defense in Togo and bring the trophy back to their homeland, Mr. Soname chairman of Nigeria Premier Football League team Remo Stars has promised them N5 million.

Nigeria 0-1 Burkina Faso

In the first game, the Flying Eagles found it difficult to break down their opponent.

In the first half without a goal, the Flying Eagles were contained as Burkina Faso had the better opportunities to score.

In the 56th minute, Burkina Faso were rewarded with a goal breaking down the Nigerian defense.

That was the only goal of the game as Burkina Faso held on for the win against the Flying Eagles to take three points.

There will be only two teams from each group that advance to the semi-final.

The Flying Eagles must regroup and concentrate on their pivotal match against the Ivorians on Thursday, while Burkina Faso will play Cote d'Ivoire in their second Group B match on Monday.

The current competition in Togo serves as a qualifier for the Africa U20 Cup of Nations in 2020.