With the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile on the horizon, Nigeria's Flying Eagles are returning to the pitch for their regional title defence. WAFU B has confirmed that the rescheduled U-20 Cup of Nations will now be held in Accra, Ghana, from July 10 to 23.
- The competition was shifted from June in Prampram to July in Accra due to scheduling issues in the WAFU A & B zones.
- Nigeria will compete against Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, Niger, Burkina Faso, Togo, and Benin.
- Coach Aliyu Zubairu’s side is are defending champions, having defeated Ghana in the last edition held in Togo.
- Their win in Togo led to a strong AFCON performance and a World Cup qualification ticket.
- Nigeria’s U20s famously eliminated Senegal in the last AFCON, ending their reign as African champs.
This isn’t just a warm-up; Ghana 2025 is Nigeria’s final testing ground before the U20 World Cup in Chile. With expectations high and legacy at stake, this tournament is more than regional; it’s reputational.
The Flying Eagles will need more than history to hold their crown. As other teams sharpen up for the July face-off, eyes will be on how Zubairu reshapes his squad and strategy.
