WAFU-B U-20: Benin enters the scene against Nigeria

Benin is preparing to make its debut on Sunday against Nigeria in the second match day from Group A of the WAFU-B U-20 Boys Cup. A decisive matchup for the Junior Cheetahs in a three-team group where every point counts.

Nigeria, today’s opponents, have already opened the scoring by drawing with host country Ghana (1-1):

“In a three-team group, every match counts. Unfortunately, we drew, so we absolutely have to win against Benin,” said Aliyu Zubairu, coach of Nigeria’s Flying Eagles.

For his part, Junior Cheetahs coach Raymond Tchayé has moderate ambitions for the title:

“Nigeria is a great footballing nation that we respect, but we don’t fear them. We have the weapons to represent Benin with dignity. We came here for the title, but we must move forward step by step,” he acknowledged.

Kick-off is scheduled for this Saturday at 3 p.m. GMT at the Prampram Center of Excellence.

EDITOR NOTE: This article is translated from the original written in French by Hilary Christelle Tolo Kpadonou.