Ahmed Akinyele, a defender for the Flying Eagles, expressed his disappointment over losing the WAFU B U-20 final to Côte d’Ivoire, describing it as a painful experience. The match ended 1-0 in favor of Côte d’Ivoire due to a critical mistake by Ebenezer Harcourt in the final moments, where he mishandled a free-kick. Despite the loss, Akinyele shared his gratitude for being able to play for the Flying Eagles. He mentioned on X, “It’s tough to lose in the final, but I am genuinely thankful for the chance to represent the Flying Eagles. It’s a privilege to wear the green and white — I appreciate everyone who supported us on this journey.” We walk proudly. Additionally, check out: WAFCON 2024: Coach of Ghana Foresees Final Match Between Morocco and the Super Falcons. Akinyele and Daniel Bamayi were selected for the WAFU B U-20 Tournament Team of the Tournament. This recently finished competition served as a preparation for the Flying Eagles before the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile. The Flying Eagles are set to compete against Saudi Arabia, Norway, and Colombia in the group stage. By James Agberebi.
