Flamingos Arrive in Abidjan for WAFU-B U17 Tournament

The West African Football Union Zone B has selected 14 referees from a 'Young Talents' refereeing course held in Ghana from 21st to 25th March 2026, to officiate at the 2nd WAFU-B U17 Girls Tournament in Yamoussoukro from 15th to 28th September 2026. This initiative aims to motivate and inspire young referees from the seven countries in the zone.

Meanwhile, Nigeria's U17 girls' team, the Flamingos, arrived in Abidjan on 15th September 2026, after traveling from Abuja, to participate in the tournament. Coach Hakeem Busari has selected 20 players for this event, which serves as a preparatory ground for the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup finals in Morocco from 17th October to 8th November 2026.

The Flamingos will face Niger Republic in their first match on Wednesday, following the withdrawal of Benin Republic’s U17 team.