Another jollof war loading as Golden Eaglets set to battle Ghana in WAFU-B U17 Championship semi final

Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets will lock horns with arch-rivals, the Black Starlets of Ghana, in the semi-finals of the ongoing WAFU-B U17 Championship after playing out a goalless draw against the Baby Stallions of Burkina Faso on Saturday.

The Group B encounter, staged at Stade Lycee Scientifique, saw the Eaglets dominate proceedings from kickoff, piling constant pressure on the Burkinabes.

Despite their attacking intent, Nigeria’s forwards could not find a way past the resilient defence of Burkina Faso, who relied on quick counter-attacks that were also effectively neutralised by the Nigerian backline.

At the end of 90 minutes, the deadlock remained unbroken, leaving both sides to settle for a point.

Golden Eaglets’ winger Boluwatife Thompson emerged as the standout performer, dazzling with his dribbling skills and sharp football intelligence.

His relentless runs troubled the Burkinabe defenders throughout the contest, earning him the Man of the Match award.

The result means Nigeria will now face Ghana’s Black Starlets in the second semi-final, scheduled for Tuesday at Stade Charles Konan Banny, Yamoussoukro, with kickoff set for 8:00pm Nigeria time.

With a ticket to the final and possible qualification for the continental U-17 championship on the line, fans can expect another fiery West African derby between the two youth powerhouses.