Flying Eagles Defeat Sparrow Hawks 3-0 in WAFU B U20 Tourney

The Nigeria U20 national team, Flying Eagles, secured their spot in the semi-finals of the ongoing WAFU B U20 Tournament by defeating Togo’s Sparrow Hawks 3-0 in their second Group B game held in Yamoussoukro on Thursday, July 30, 2026. This victory followed their impressive opening match, where they triumphed 4-2 over Ghana’s Black Satellites.

In the early stages of the match, the Flying Eagles dominated, but Togo’s Sparrow Hawks displayed resilience, particularly in the first half. The game saw a missed opportunity for Togo in the 38th minute when they failed to capitalize on a clear chance, shooting wide. The first half ended scoreless as both teams struggled to find the breakthrough, managing equal possession.

After the break, Nigeria entered the second half with renewed determination. Just one minute into the period, Muiz Adeleke, who scored twice against the Black Satellites, netted the first goal for the Flying Eagles, making it 1-0. Togo attempted to respond, but Nigeria’s defense remained solid, allowing them to maintain control of the game.

Adeleke scored his second goal in the 59th minute, executing a quick counter-attack where he rounded the Togolese goalkeeper before scoring again. Shortly after, the Flying Eagles almost scored a third goal due to a mistake from Togo’s keeper, but the opportunity was squandered.

The decisive third goal came in the 85th minute when substitute Abdoulaye Agbejoye replaced Adeleke and made an immediate impact by scoring, sealing the victory at 3-0. The Flying Eagles held on to their lead until the final whistle.

With this win, the seven-time African champions Nigeria advanced to the semi-finals where they are set to face Burkina Faso on Sunday, August 2, 2026, in what promises to be an exciting encounter.