The match, scheduled for 8 p.m. at Stade Charles Konan Banny in Yamoussoukro, promises fireworks as both teams battle for a place in the final and automatic qualification for the continental showpiece.

After missing out on the 2025 U-17 AFCON and the expanded FIFA U-17 World Cup due to their failure to reach the final in the last edition, the Golden Eaglets are determined to return to the global stage.

Led by experienced coach Manu Garba, the Eaglets have shown strong form in this year’s tournament. They thrashed the Benin Republic 4-1 in their opening game and played out a goalless draw against Burkina Faso, topping Group B with four points, four goals scored, and just one conceded.

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In contrast, Ghana’s Black Starlets had a more difficult path to the semi-finals. After a 1-1 draw with Togo and a 3-0 defeat to hosts Ivory Coast, they needed a dramatic late rally to beat Niger Republic 3-1 and secure qualification from Group A.

Historically, the Golden Eaglets have held the upper hand in this fixture. They defeated Ghana 4-2 in the opening game of the 2022 edition in Cape Coast and triumphed again 3-2 in the bronze medal match of the last edition in Accra.

A win tonight would not only extend that dominance but also secure Nigeria’s return to the continental stage and a step closer to the global spotlight at the next FIFA U-17 World Cup.

Source: Punch