Flying Eagles coach Abdu Maikaba and defender Musa Wahab are targeting victory against Burkina Faso when Nigeria’s Under-20 side take on the Young Stallions in the final of the WAFU Zone B U-20 Championship in Yamoussoukro, Ivory Coast, on Sunday.
Wahab, the Flying Eagles’ centre-back, said the team is well prepared for the decisive encounter after defeating Ivory Coast 4-3 on penalties in the semi-final, following a 2-2 draw at the end of regulation time.
“We are preparing, and we are trying our best to play as a team,” Wahab told Dagashotz. “We are happy and calm. We are hoping for nothing but a win.”
Nigeria booked their place in the final after edging Ivory Coast in the tense semi-final, while Burkina Faso reached the final by defeating Niger Republic.
Sunday’s meeting also gives Nigeria the chance to avenge their group-stage defeat to Burkina Faso, who beat the Flying Eagles 2-0 in their final group game.
