In a thrilling final of the WAFU U20 Championship, held in Lome, Nigeria’s Flying Eagles triumphed 2-1 over Ghana to retain their title.
Franklin Oluwasegun Currie, Chairman of Kiraa Football Club, was a prominent supporter on the sidelines, cheering the team to victory and expressing confidence in their future performance.
Currie, a proud figure at the Kégué stade , was all praises post-match, commenting to Sports247: “I am so happy for this victory. This bunch of players truly made us proud.”
His satisfaction extended to both the resilience of the Flying Eagles and the skillful coaching.
“Our boys faced thousands of Ghanaian supporters, but they stood strong,” Currie noted, emphasizing the team’s mental toughness in the face of an enthusiastic rival crowd.
The Flying Eagles had a tough task at hand but prevailed, with forward Kparobo Arierhi netting two goals and taking home the Man-of-the-Match award. Despite Ghana’s best efforts to equalize, Nigeria’s defense held strong, securing them the win and the championship.
Looking to the future, Currie sees this victory as a promising preview of the Africa U20 Cup of Nations in 2025.
“With proper preparation, these boys can be unbeatable,” he affirmed, expressing his confidence in the team’s potential. Currie lauded the collaboration between the coach and the players, saying, “When was the last time we brought together this kind of talent? The coach has done a remarkable job in such a short time.”
As Nigeria prepares for the 2025 tournament, Currie’s confidence and optimism reflect the country’s enthusiasm for the Flying Eagles and the dream of repeating this success on a continental scale.
