Nigeria’s Flamingos will kick off their WAFU B U-17 Girls Championship campaign against old rivals Ghana, a repeat of the tournament’s very first final.
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Nigeria’s Flamingos will begin their 2026 WAFU B U-17 Girls Championship campaign against Ghana’s Black Maidens on Wednesday, September 16, in a Group B clash at the CKB Stadium in Cote d’Ivoire.
A Rematch Of The 2024 Final
The fixture brings back memories of the tournament’s inaugural final in 2024, when Ghana beat Nigeria on penalties after the match finished 2-2 in normal time.
A Tough Group B
The Flamingos have been drawn in Group B alongside Ghana, Togo and Niger Republic, with the four sides battling for a spot in the next round. Hosts Cote d’Ivoire will play in Group A against Burkina Faso and Benin Republic.
A Qualifying Route And A World Cup Tune-Up
The championship doubles as the qualifying tournament for the 2027 U-17 Girls Africa Cup of Nations, and is scheduled to kick off on Tuesday, September 15, in Cote d’Ivoire. For the Flamingos, the competition also offers a valuable chance to sharpen the squad ahead of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, set to run from October 17 to November 7, 2026.
