Nigeria’s Flying Eagles suffered a 4-1 defeat to Burkina Faso’s Young Stallions in the final of the 2026 WAFU Zone B U-20 Championship at the Stade Charles Konan Banny in Yamoussoukro, Ivory Coast, on Sunday, PUNCH Sports Extra reports.
The defeat means Nigeria will miss the 2027 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations and, consequently, the 2027 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Azerbaijan.
Burkina Faso, who had already beaten Nigeria 2-0 in the group stage, completed a double over the seven-time African champions to claim the regional title and join hosts Ghana as WAFU Zone B’s representatives at next year’s U-20 AFCON.
Nigeria’s hopes of revenge evaporated early as Abdul Maikaba’s side conceded three goals inside the opening 15 minutes. Related News 2026 WAFCON to produce new champion Iheanacho scores, assists on Bursaspor debut Cameroon dump champions Nigeria out of WAFCON
The Flying Eagles pulled one back from the penalty spot in the second half but the Stallions were not done, denting any chances of a comeback with a late goal.
