Nigeria’s Flying Eagles advanced to the final of the WAFU B U-20 Championship after a dramatic 4-3 penalty shootout victory over Niger Republic.
Both teams battled to a 0-0 draw in regulation time.
The Flying Eagles dominated possession in the first half, with Divine Oliseh and Muhammed Abdullahi wasting clear-cut chances.
Goalkeeper Ebenezer Harcourt produced a fine save to deny Niger late in the first half.
Niger kept things tight in the second half, with the Flying Eagles failing to break the deadlock.
The game went straight to penalties after 90 minutes.
Harcourt was the hero, saving twice to ensure Nigeria progressed to the final.
The Sporting Lagos shot-stopper was named Man of the Match.
Nigeria will face either hosts Ghana’s Black Stars or the Junior Elephants of Côte d’Ivoire in the final.
WAFU B U-20 Championship: Flying Eagles beat Niger on penalties, advance to final
