Nigeria U20 Dominate Togo U20 in Crucial CAF Africa Cup of Nations Qualifier

Nigeria U20 put on a dominant display to defeat Togo U20 3-0 in a CAF U20 Africa Cup of Nations qualification match on July 30, 2026. The comprehensive victory at the Stade de Kégué in Lomé puts the Flying Eagles in complete control of Group B qualification ahead of the final fixtures.

The Nigerian side imposed themselves from the first minute, pressing high and forcing mistakes from the Togolese defence. The breakthrough came in the 14th minute when Ibrahim Yahaya latched onto a long ball and finished calmly past the goalkeeper. Nigeria doubled their lead before halftime, with Chidera Ezeh converting a penalty after a handball in the box.

Second-Half Seal

Nigeria continued to dominate after the break and added a third goal in the 67th minute. Substitute Musa Sadiq headed home from a corner, effectively ending the contest. Togo U20 rarely threatened the Nigerian goal, with their only meaningful attempt saved comfortably in the second half.

• Man of the Match: Ibrahim Yahaya (goal and constant threat)
• Possession: Togo 38% – 62% Nigeria
• Shots on Target: Togo 1 – 8 Nigeria

Nigeria U20 now sit top of their qualification group with maximum points. Togo U20 will need a major turnaround in their remaining matches to keep their AFCON U20 dreams alive.