WAFU Zone B U-17: Nigeria’s Flamingos to Begin Campaign vs Ghana’s Maiden in Tough Group B Opener
Nigeria’s Flamingos will begin their 2026 WAFU Zone B U-17 Girls Championship campaign with a tough encounter against Ghana’s Black Maidens in Côte d’Ivoire.
The two West African giants have been drawn in Group B alongside Togo and Niger, setting up a competitive battle for places in the knockout stage.
The tournament, which kicks off on September 15, 2026, will also serve as the qualifying competition for the 2027 U-17 Girls Africa Cup of Nations.
Nigeria will be expected to approach the competition with confidence, having established a strong pedigree in women’s youth football at both regional and continental levels.
However, the Flamingos face a demanding opening test against Ghana, who will also be targeting a winning start and qualification for next year’s continental championship.
Togo and Niger complete the group and could prove difficult opponents as all four teams chase progress to the next stage.
For Nigeria, securing a positive result against Ghana will be an important first step towards navigating the group successfully and keeping their qualification ambitions on track.
With the stakes high from the opening fixture, the Nigeria-Ghana clash promises to be one of the early highlights of the WAFU Zone B championship.
