Black Satellites will battle Cote D'voire in the semi-finals of the WAFU B U20 Championship on Saturday October 26, 2024 after the conclusion of the group matches.
The Black Satellites, winners of Group A, will battle the second-placed Group B team, Cote D'voire in an epic youth Championship semi-final clash in Togo.
Coach Desmond Ofei's side need to be at their best, as victory against the Ivorians will guarantee a place in the final and secure the side's qualification to the U20 AFCON.
Nigeria topped Group A in a thrilling fashion, overcoming Cote D'voire 2-1 in a crunch final group B match on Thursday October 24, 2024. The Flying Eagles will take on Niger in the other semi-final match.
The WAFU B U20 Championship serves as the qualification for the 2025 Africa U20 Cup of Nations, with only the finalists going through.
This 2025 U20 AFCON will also serve as the African qualifiers for the 2025 FIFA U20 World Cup in Chile, where the four semi-finalists will qualify automatically.