Golden Eaglets Draw Niger, Côte d’Ivoire in WAFU B U17 Championship
Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets have been placed in Group B of the 2026 WAFU B U17 Championship, where they will face Niger Republic and Côte d’Ivoire in the group stage, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.
The five-time FIFA U-17 World Cup champions will battle their West African rivals for a place in the knockout stages of the regional competition.
Hosts Burkina Faso headline Group A alongside Ghana, Togo and Benin, setting up an interesting group-stage contest.
The 2026 WAFU B U17 Championship is scheduled to take place in Burkina Faso from October 10 to 23, with the participating nations aiming for regional glory and the qualification opportunities that come with a strong performance.
The Golden Eaglets will be hoping to make their pedigree count as they begin their quest for another successful campaign at the regional level.
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