Despite a 0-2 defeat to Burkina Faso in their final Group B match on Sunday, Nigeria advanced after earlier wins over Ghana (4-2) and Togo (3-0). The result left the Flying Eagles second in the group with six points, while Burkina Faso finished top.
Côte d’Ivoire enter the semi-final unbeaten, having scored seven goals and conceded none in the group stage after victories over Benin (5-0) and Niger (2-0).
The high-stakes clash will see both teams battle for a place in the final and further confirmation of their path towards the 2027 CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations in Ghana.
Nigeria will look to bounce back from the loss to Burkina Faso and rediscover the attacking form that produced seven goals in their first two games as they face a strong home side in Yamoussoukro.