U-20 WAFU B: Nigeria’s Falconets Whitewash Togo, Qualify for Semifinals

• The Falconets continued their scintillating form at the ongoing U-20 WAFU B tournament in Ghana
• Having won their opening group game against Niger 7-0, the Falconets thrashed their counterparts from Togo 6-0
• They confirmed their place in the semi-final of the competition and will take on Burkina Faso in their last group game

Nigeria continued their impressive run at the ongoing U-20 WAFU B tournament in Ghana, as the Falconets thrashed Togo 6-0 on Wednesday night.

There was no stopping the Nigerians, who thrashed neighbours Niger Republic 7-0 in the tournament's opening match.

Forward Opeyemi Ajakaye, who won a FIFA U-17 World Cup bronze medal with the Flamingos in India last year, turned up with a hat-trick. Defender Jumoke Alani and midfielder Chinyere Kalu were also among the goals as the World Cup quarter-finalists steamrolled the girls from Niamey on Sunday.

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The encounter was played inside the famous Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi.

Soccernet reports that Ajakaye scored in the 11th and 57th minutes, while exciting forward, Flourish Sabastine also netted a brilliant brace. The former U-17 national teamer got her goals in the 12th and 76th minutes.

Esther Chinemerem and Esther Opeyemi Ajakaye were the other goal-scorers for Nigeria.

The victory over Togo takes the team into the semi-final of the competition, as they now set their sights on the title.

On Sunday, the Falconets will be up against Burkina Faso in the last match of Group B at the Paa Joe Stadium, also in Kumasi.

Hosts Ghana head Group A, which also features the Republic of Benin and Cote d’Ivoire.

Flying Eagles defeat Italy

Sports Brief earlier reported that the Flying Eagles of Nigeria are through to the Round of 16 at the ongoing FIFA Under-20 World Cup in Argentina, after defeating Italy 2-0 in Mendoza on Wednesday night, May 24.

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The Flying Eagles and the Italians both won their first ties in the competition, which made their second game a more interesting encounter.

Salim Fago Lawal opened the scoring for the Nigerians in the 61st minute, before Jude Sunday added the second goal at the death.