Flying Eagles Remain Unbeaten in WAFU U-20 Championship Preparations
Nigeria’s U-20 team, the Flying Eagles, have stepped up their preparations for the 2026 WAFU Zone B U-20 Boys Championship with an unbeaten run in a series of friendly matches in Abuja.
The seven-time African champions have played three warm-up games since opening camp and have recorded two wins and one draw. They have scored nine goals and are yet to concede.
The Flying Eagles started their friendly programme with a comfortable 4-0 win over SiaOne Football Academy before following it up with an impressive 5-0 victory against AAFC.
However, they were held to a goalless draw by Galadima FC on Thursday in a more competitive contest.
Forward Abdul Muiz Adeleke has been one of the team’s standout players during the build-up to the tournament. The youngster has scored four goals in three matches and has shown good form in front of goal.
The team’s preparations began on May 16 in Abuja, with head coach Abdu Maikaba inviting 35 players to camp as he works towards selecting a strong squad for the competition.
The 2026 WAFU Zone B U-20 Boys Championship will take place in Côte d’Ivoire from July 26 to August 9. The tournament will also serve as a qualifying competition for the next U-20 Africa Cup of Nations.
Nigeria will compete against hosts Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Burkina Faso, Niger Republic, Togo and Benin Republic in what promises to be a tough and exciting championship.
With less than two months to the start of the tournament, the Flying Eagles appear to be building confidence and momentum as they aim for regional success and a place at the continental competition.
