The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has informed the NFF that Nigeria should prepare for a possible place in the tournament after Ghana lost its hosting rights.

Ghana was initially scheduled to host the competition but reportedly failed to meet the requirements set by CAF. The football body is expected to announce a new host.

Nigeria could benefit from Ghana’s withdrawal because the country was initially given an automatic qualification spot as the host.

At the WAFU B qualifying tournament, only the group winner was guaranteed a place at the U20 AFCON, while Ghana was expected to take the second slot as host.

Nigeria finished as runners-up after losing 4-1 to Burkina Faso in the final.

With Ghana set to lose its automatic place, Nigeria, as the beaten finalist, could now take the vacant slot and qualify for the tournament.

Meanwhile, the NFF has contacted Biffo to lead the team if the country secures qualification.

He is expected to replace Abdul Maikaba, who was in charge of the Flying Eagles during the WAFU B qualifying competition.