Golden Eaglets Draw Côte d’Ivoire, Niger in WAFU B U-17 Championship
Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets have been drawn alongside Côte d’Ivoire and Niger in Group B of the 2026 WAFU B U-17 Championship.
Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets have been handed a challenging Group B assignment at the 2026 WAFU B U-17 Championship, where they will face Côte d’Ivoire and Niger Republic.
The Golden Eaglets will begin their campaign in Group B alongside regional rivals Côte d’Ivoire and Niger, following the draw for the 2026 WAFU Zone B U-17 Championship.
The competition will be staged in Burkina Faso from October 10 to 23, 2026, with the tournament also serving as the qualifying competition for the 2027 Africa U-17 Cup of Nations.
Nigeria will need to finish among the top two teams in Group B to secure a place in the semi-finals and remain in contention for qualification for the continental tournament.
Burkina Faso, Ghana in Group A
Hosts Burkina Faso have been drawn in Group A alongside Ghana, Benin Republic and Togo.
The group-stage matches are expected to provide a stern test for the young teams, with qualification for the knockout stage becoming the first major target.
The participating nations will battle for the available qualification places allocated to the WAFU Zone B at the 2027 Africa U-17 Cup of Nations.
Golden Eaglets Step Up Preparations
The Golden Eaglets are already stepping up preparations ahead of the regional championship.
The Nigerian youngsters are currently training in Abuja, as the coaching crew works to build a competitive squad capable of challenging for the WAFU B title and securing a place at the continental finals.
With the tournament less than two months away, preparations will intensify as Nigeria targets another successful qualification campaign.
Tournament Details
Competition: 2026 WAFU B U-17 Championship
Host: Burkina Faso
Date: October 10–23, 2026
Nigeria: Group B
Nigeria’s Group Opponents: Côte d’Ivoire, Niger Republic
Group A: Burkina Faso, Ghana, Benin Republic, Togo
Qualification: Top two teams from each group advance to the semi-finals
Purpose: WAFU Zone B qualification for the 2027 Africa U-17 Cup of Nations
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