Nigeria Flying Eagles don suffer heavy defeat for di final of 2026 WAFU Zone B U-20 Championship. Burkina Faso beat dem 4-1 for Stade Charles Konan Banny for Yamoussoukro, Cote d'Ivoire, on Saturday. Na tough afternoon be dat for di defending champions. Di Young Stallions come out with clear intention and take full control inside di first 45 minutes. Three quick goals put di Burkinabe 3-0 up at half time, and dem expose plenty gaps for Nigeria backline. Di early pressure from Burkina Faso set di tone, and di Flying Eagles bin dey chase di game before half time.
Second half offer small lifeline for Nigeria. Forward Muiz Adeleke find di net from penalty spot to make am 3-1. Dat one briefly lift di mood for di Nigerian bench. Abdu Maikaba boys press higher and create some chances, but di deficit plus Burkina Faso compact shape make comeback hard. Burkina Faso seal di win late with fourth goal, put di result beyond doubt at 4-1. E be di second time for di tournament wey Young Stallions beat Flying Eagles, because dem don also edge dia group stage meeting. Burkina Faso deservedly walk away with di regional trophy. Dem go join hosts Ghana as flag-bearers for WAFU B zone for next year Africa U20 Cup of Nations.
