Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets have been drawn in Group B of the 2026 WAFU B U17 Championship scheduled to take place in Burkina Faso.
The five-time FIFA U17 World Cup champions will face Niger Republic and Côte d’Ivoire in the group stage of the regional competition.
The draw places Nigeria in a three-team group, with the Eaglets expected to fight for a place in the knockout stage.
In Group A, hosts Burkina Faso will compete against Ghana, Togo and Benin.
The 2026 WAFU B U17 Championship will be held from October 10 to 23, 2026, in Burkina Faso.
The tournament will give the participating young teams an opportunity to compete for regional honours while also chasing qualification opportunities for the next stage of the continental U17 competition.
Nigeria will be hoping to make a strong impression and continue its rich history in youth football.
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