Manu Garba Slams CAF Over Limited U-17 AFCON Slots Amid Nigeria's Missed Opportunity

Former Golden Eaglets coach, Manu Garba, criticizes the Confederation of African Football (CAF) for the limited slots allocated to West African Football Union (WAFU) in the U-17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Nigeria's U-17 team missed out on the 2026 edition after defeats to Ghana and Ivory Coast.

Garba expresses frustration over the allocation process, emphasizing Nigeria's historical success in U-17 World Cups. Despite Nigeria's five titles, the team faced setbacks in recent competitions.

Garba urges CAF to reconsider the slot allocation, highlighting the disparity in slots among different zones within WAFU. Ghana and Ivory Coast will represent WAFU Zone B in the 2026 AFCON.