{"id":80834,"date":"2025-07-25T15:31:40","date_gmt":"2025-07-25T15:31:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=80834"},"modified":"2025-07-25T15:31:40","modified_gmt":"2025-07-25T15:31:40","slug":"in-pictures-ivory-coast-edge-nigeria-late-to-secure-wafu-b-u20-boys-cup-title-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=80834","title":{"rendered":"In pictures: Ivory Coast edge Nigeria late to secure WAFU-B U20 Boys Cup title"},"content":{"rendered":"
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C\u00f4te d\u2019Ivoire claimed the 2025 WAFU-B U20 Boys Cup title with a dramatic 1-0 victory over Nigeria in the final on July 23, 2025, at the University of Ghana Stadium in Accra.<\/p>\n

The Young Elephants completed a flawless campaign, winning all five of their matches en route to the title. After topping their group with wins over Burkina Faso (2-1), Niger (1-0), and Togo (2-0), they overcame hosts Ghana 2-1 in the semifinals.<\/p>\n

In a tightly contested final, Nigeria\u2019s Flying Eagles, seven-time African U20 Cup of Nations champions, held firm for most of the match. <\/p>\n

But in the 93rd minute, Ivorian forward Zakaria Tindano capitalized on an error from Nigeria goalkeeper Ebenezer Harcourt, slotting home the decisive goal after a mishandled free kick.<\/p>\n

The win solidified Ivory Coast\u2019s dominance throughout the tournament and earned them regional bragging rights in West Africa\u2019s premier youth competition.<\/p>\n

See the match through the lens of Joy Sports\u2019 Kalani Chai-Andrade:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Players of Ivory Coast pose for a team photo before the WAFU B U20 Boys Cup Final between Nigeria and Ivory Coast at University of Ghana Stadium on July 23, 2025 in Accra, Ghana. (Photo by Kalani Chai-Andrade\/Joy Sports)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Players of Nigeria pose for a team photo before the WAFU B U20 Boys Cup Final between Nigeria and Ivory Coast at University of Ghana Stadium on July 23, 2025 in Accra, Ghana. (Photo by Kalani Chai-Andrade\/Joy Sports)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Nigeria forward Imrana Muhammad #14 and Ivorian defender Abdoul Goudousse Bamba #2 contest the ball during the WAFU B U20 Boys Cup Final between Nigeria and Ivory Coast at University of Ghana Stadium on July 23, 2025 in Accra, Ghana. (Photo by Kalani Chai-Andrade\/Joy Sports)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Nigeria forward Imrana Muhammad #14 lays injured as the match continues during the WAFU B U20 Boys Cup Final between Nigeria and Ivory Coast at University of Ghana Stadium on July 23, 2025 in Accra, Ghana. (Photo by Kalani Chai-Andrade\/Joy Sports)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Nigeria forward Oluwaseun Qudus Olayiwola #15 takes a shot on goal during the WAFU B U20 Boys Cup Final between Nigeria and Ivory Coast at University of Ghana Stadium on July 23, 2025 in Accra, Ghana. (Photo by Kalani Chai-Andrade\/Joy Sports)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Ivorian defender Zakaria Tindano #12 reacts after being tackled by Nigeria forward Oluwaseun Qudus Olayiwola #15 during the WAFU B U20 Boys Cup Final between Nigeria and Ivory Coast at University of Ghana Stadium on July 23, 2025 in Accra, Ghana. (Photo by Kalani Chai-Andrade\/Joy Sports)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Players react after Ivory Coast wins the WAFU B U20 Boys Cup Final at University of Ghana Stadium on July 23, 2025 in Accra, Ghana. (Photo by Kalani Chai-Andrade\/Joy Sports)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Ivorian midfielder Ali Kon\u00e9 #15 hurdles a Nigeria player during the WAFU B U20 Boys Cup Final between Nigeria and Ivory Coast at University of Ghana Stadium on July 23, 2025 in Accra, Ghana. (Photo by Kalani Chai-Andrade\/Joy Sports)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Ivory Coast head coach Younes Zerdouk hugs one of his players after winning the WAFU B U20 Boys Cup Final at University of Ghana Stadium on July 23, 2025 in Accra, Ghana. (Photo by Kalani Chai-Andrade\/Joy Sports)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Ivory Coast celebrates their win in the WAFU B U20 Boys Cup Final at University of Ghana Stadium on July 23, 2025 in Accra, Ghana. (Photo by Kalani Chai-Andrade\/Joy Sports)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Ivorian goalkeeper Christian Zigui #1 receives award for best goalkeeper in the WAFU B U20 Boys Cup Final at University of Ghana Stadium on July 23, 2025 in Accra, Ghana. (Photo by Kalani Chai-Andrade\/Joy Sports)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Ivorian forward Yaya Tape #7 receives the best player award in the WAFU B U20 Boys Cup Final at University of Ghana Stadium on July 23, 2025 in Accra, Ghana. (Photo by Kalani Chai-Andrade\/Joy Sports)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Ivorian Zakaria Tindano #12 and Ghana Aziz Musibau #19 share the title of top scorer in the WAFU B U20 Boys Cup at University of Ghana Stadium on July 23, 2025 in Accra, Ghana. (Photo by Kalani Chai-Andrade\/Joy Sports)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Ivorian captain Abdoul Goudousse Bamba #2 celebrates with his team after winning the WAFU B U20 Boys Cup Final at University of Ghana Stadium on July 23, 2025 in Accra, Ghana. (Photo by Kalani Chai-Andrade\/Joy Sports)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n
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