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The Flying Eagles of Nigeria will face Niger Republic in the semi-final of the WAFU B U-20 Championship in Ghana.
The fixture was confirmed following the conclusion of the group stage matches at the competition on Thursday.
Nigeria finished top of Group A with four points from two matches.
Aliyu Zubairu’s side began the competition with a 1-1 draw against hosts, the Black Satellites of Ghana.
The seven-time African champions then defeated Benin Republic 4-1 in their final group game.
Niger Republic finished second in Group B with four points from three matches.
They played out a goalless draw against Burkina Faso in their final group match on Thursday.
Ghana will face Côte d’Ivoire in the other semi-final tie.
WAFU B Tourney: Flying Eagles to face Niger Republic in semifinal
