Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets have sealed a semi-final showdown with Ghana on the 2025 WAFU Zone B U-17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Qualifying Event following a goalless draw with Burkina Faso on Saturday.
The consequence means each Nigeria and Burkina Faso superior to the final 4, however the Eaglets topped Group B on objective distinction after their earlier win over Benin Republic.
Burkina Faso completed second and can face Group A winners Ivory Coast within the different semi-final.
The Black Starlets, who secured their qualification with a 3-1 victory towards Niger on Friday, had been awaiting the end result of the Group B decider to verify their semi-final opponents.
With the draw settled, Ghana now prepares for a extremely anticipated conflict towards their West African rivals, Nigeria.
Saturday’s encounter between the Eaglets and Burkina Faso lived as much as expectations, producing an intense battle with either side creating possibilities however unable to search out the breakthrough.
The stalemate ensured Nigeria averted a more durable semi-final check towards Ivory Coast, organising a “Jollof Derby” with Ghana.
Ghana coach Dr. Prosper Narteh Ogum and his gamers have already switched focus to tactical and restoration periods forward of Tuesday’s semi-final fixture.
The Starlets, four-time U-17 world champions, are aiming to guide their ticket to the continental finals with victory over Nigeria.
The semi-final stage guarantees fireworks, as each Ghana and Nigeria renew their age-long rivalry with a spot on the U-17 AFCON finals at stake
