The Flying Eagles of Nigeria bounced back from a 1-0 loss to Burkina Faso with a thrilling 2-1 comeback victory over Côte d’Ivoire in the WAFU B U20 Championship in Togo, securing a place in the semifinals.
Despite the early pressure and Côte d’Ivoire taking the lead in the first half, Nigeria’s resilience shone through in the second half. Clinton Jephta equalized with a well-taken goal, and Kparobo Arierhi completed the comeback with a clinical finish, sealing the 2-1 win.
This crucial victory sees the Flying Eagles advance to face Niger Republic in the semifinals on Saturday.
They will be eager to carry their momentum forward as they aim for a spot in the final and redemption after their earlier defeat to Burkina Faso.