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U-20 AFCON qualification: Flying Eagles return to Nigeria, await CAF verdict
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The Flying Eagles finished as runners-up after suffering a 4-1 defeat to Burkina Faso in Sunday’s final in Yamoussoukro.
Nigeria’s qualification hopes now rest with CAFThe Flying Eagles’ return to Abuja comes amid uncertainty over the number of qualification slots available to the WAFU B zone for the 2027 U-20 AFCON.
Flying Eagles await CAF’s decisionThe final decision remains with CAF, with Nigeria hoping the confederation will resolve the unusual qualification situation by granting WAFU B an additional place.
For the Flying Eagles, qualification would provide an opportunity to move past their disappointing defeat to Burkina Faso and compete for another continental title.
Nigeria’s continental hopes therefore remain alive as the Flying Eagles await clarification on whether an additional WAFU B slot will be created for the 2027 U-20 AFCON.