Nigeria's Golden Eaglets Face Ghana in WAFU-B U17 Showdown for AFCON Spot

Nigeria's Golden Eaglets are set to face off against Ghana's Black Starlets in a crucial WAFU-B U17 match with a spot in the AFCON at stake. The match will determine the final U17 Championship ticket for the 2026 Africa U17 Cup of Nations.

The Golden Eaglets, the FIFA U17 world champions, have shown strength in the competition, scoring four goals and conceding none. In contrast, Ghana had a shaky start but managed to secure a spot in the last four.

The history favors the Golden Eaglets in this rivalry, having defeated Ghana in the previous edition. The winner of this match not only secures a place in the final but also earns automatic qualification for the 2026 Africa U17 Cup of Nations.