The highly anticipated WAFU Zone B U-20 final between Ghana and Nigeria has confirmed its officiating team, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.

Burkina Faso's Bado Benoit will referee the match, assisted by Eba Médard Wenceslas Ettien from Côte D'Ivoire as Assistant I, Djaria Bio Bangana Yacoubou from Benin as Assistant II, and Kossi Fabrice Senyo from Togo as Fourth Official.

Nigeria's Flying Eagles, defending champions, reached the final after defeating Niger Republic 3-1 in the semis. Despite losing their opening game 1-0 to Burkina Faso, they have shown improvement throughout the competition.

Ghana, meanwhile, secured their spot with a 2-1 victory over Côte d'Ivoire.

The final takes place at Stade de Kégué in Lomé on Thursday, 31 October, at 18:30.

The encounter promises to be an exciting conclusion to the WAFU Zone B U-20 Championship.

 

By Olujimi Dare Ogun

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