Nigeria Flying Eagles XI vs Burkina Faso

Nigeria’s Flying Eagles will kick off their 2024 West African Football Union (WAFU) B U20 Championship campaign against Burkina Faso today, Friday, at the Municipal Stadium in Lome. The match will begin at 4 p.m.

Coach Aliyu Zubairu has selected a strong starting lineup, using a 4-3-3 formation for the opening match.

Flying Eagles Starting Lineup

Goalkeeper:

• Nathaniel Nwosu

Defenders:

• Adamu Maigari (Right-back)
• Obinna Kenneth (Left-back)
• Aliyu Haruna (Centre-back)
• Daniel Bameyi (Centre-back)

Midfielders:

• Raphael Olatunbosun Oyebanjo (Defensive midfielder)
• Nasiru Salihu (Attacking midfielder)
• Israel Isaac Ayuma (Attacking midfielder)

Attackers:

• Bidemi Olalekan Amole (Winger)
• Clinton Degol Jephta (Winger)
• Kparobo Nathaniel (Striker)

The Flying Eagles, who are the defending champions of the tournament, aim to start their campaign with a win to boost their chances of retaining the title.