Nigeria's Golden Eaglets Aim for WAFU B U-17 Title
Nigeria's Golden Eaglets will compete against six other West African teams for the WAFU B U-17 championship and a chance to qualify for the Africa U-17 Cup of Nations. The tournament is set to take place in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, from October 10 to 23, 2026.
The participating teams include hosts Burkina Faso, Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, Benin, Niger, and Togo. The Golden Eaglets aim to secure the WAFU B qualification ticket, which is crucial for maintaining their continental ambitions.
The competition is expected to be fierce, with Burkina Faso benefiting from home support and Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire anticipated to be strong contenders. Nigeria is focused on making a strong start to the tournament to build momentum as they navigate through the regional qualifiers.
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