WAFU B U-17 Cup offers Flamingos crucial World Cup preparation

Author: Mike OyebolaPublished on: September 16, 2026Country: Nigeria

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WAFU B U-17 Cup offers Flamingos crucial World Cup preparation

Flamingos head coach Akeem Busari stated that the WAFU B U-17 Girls Cup will help his team prepare adequately for the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. Nigeria will kick off their campaign at the regional tournament against Niger Republic today at 3 PM Nigerian time at Stade Charles Konan Banny in Yamoussoukro. Busari aims to use this competition to test his team's readiness for the World Cup taking place in Morocco next month.

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