Nigeria’s Flamingos will begin their campaign at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2026 on Saturday, October 17, when they face Poland in one of four opening-day fixtures at the tournament.
The Group B encounter is scheduled for 7:00 pm Nigerian time (6:00 pm in Morocco) at the Mohammed VI Football Complex, Pitch 4, in Rabat.
Nigeria head into the competition determined to make a strong impression after winning all four matches during African qualifying. A positive result against Poland would provide an important foundation for their campaign and boost their hopes of advancing to the knockout stage.
The Flamingos will be led by Akeem Busari, who takes charge following Bankole Olowookere’s three-tournament spell at the helm of the team.
Poland, meanwhile, return to the competition after missing the previous edition. The European side secured their place in Morocco with a 2-0 victory over England in a play-off at the UEFA Women’s U-17 Championship.
The encounter presents Nigeria with an early test against European opposition as both teams seek to begin their Group B campaign on a winning note.
How to Watch Poland vs Nigeria
Football fans can watch the Flamingos’ opening match through FIFA+, with the tournament’s matches available to stream for free via DAZN, subject to regional availability.
Match Details
– Fixture: Poland U-17 vs Nigeria U-17
– Competition: FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2026
– Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026
– Kick-off: 7:00 pm Nigerian time (6:00 pm Moroccan time)
– Venue: Mohammed VI Football Complex, Pitch 4, Rabat, Morocco
– Live stream: “FIFA+ via DAZN” (https://www.dazn.com/en-MA/competition/Competition:4x9xyyv419q82evpbl37j77gt)
Four Matches to Open Morocco 2026
Four matches will be played on Saturday as the tournament gets underway, with defending champions DPR Korea also beginning their title defence against debutants Puerto Rico.
Saturday’s fixtures:
– 4:00 pm: Germany vs Argentina — Group A
– 4:00 pm: DPR Korea vs Puerto Rico — Group B
– 7:00 pm: Morocco vs New Zealand — Group A
– 7:00 pm: Poland vs Nigeria — Group B
All four matches will take place at the Mohammed VI Football Complex in Rabat.
With Nigeria arriving on the back of an impressive qualifying campaign, the Flamingos will hope to translate that form onto the world stage and launch their Morocco 2026 adventure with a statement victory.
