Nigeria’s Flying Eagles have started preparations for the WAFU B U-20 Nations Cup, and head coach Aliyu Zubairu have selected majority of the players that participated at the 2025 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations in his squad.
Zubairu’s side are drawn in Group A with hosts Ghana, and Benin Republic, while Niger Republic,Togo, Ivory Coast, and Burkina Faso are in Group B.
However, the competition will serve as part of the Flying Eagles preparations for the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup. They will face Ghana in their opening fixture on Thursday, 10 July, and face will face Benin Republic in their second group game three days later.
