Nigeria Beat Burkina Faso For Third Place at WAFU B U17

Nigeria secured third place at the WAFU B U17 Tournament with a convincing 2-0 win over Burkina Faso in Friday’s classification match.

Both teams entered the contest looking to end their campaigns positively after missing out on the final.

Nigeria showed greater composure and efficiency in front of goal, while Burkina Faso struggled to convert their chances.

The first half remained goalless despite Nigeria’s sustained pressure and several promising opportunities.

Burkina Faso held firm defensively but failed to create meaningful chances at the other end.

The breakthrough arrived in the 50th minute when Ahmed Yusuf finished clinically to give Nigeria the lead.

The goal shifted momentum firmly in Nigeria’s favour. Burkina Faso pushed forward in search of an equaliser but found little space against a well-organised Nigerian defence.

Their offensive commitment left gaps at the back, and Nigeria capitalised in the 77th minute when Famous Umole doubled the lead with a composed finish.

The result gave the Golden Eaglets a strong finish to the competition, showcasing their resilience and attacking quality after their semi-final setback.

For Burkina Faso, the defeat was disappointing, but the experience provided valuable lessons for the young squad.

Despite the win, Nigeria’s campaign ends without qualification for the U17 Africa Cup of Nations.

Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana, who had already booked their tickets, will face off in the final later tonight.

Nigeria’s performance in this match highlighted their potential and offered optimism for future tournaments, while Burkina Faso will look to build on their progress as they continue to develop their youth football structure.