UFOA-B U20 Tournament: Defending champion Côte d'Ivoire learns its opponents for the 2026 edition

Author: Othniel KOUASSIPublished on: July 15, 2026Country: Côte d'Ivoire

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UFOA-B U20 Tournament: Defending champion Côte d'Ivoire learns its opponents for the 2026 edition

The draw for the 2026 UFOA-B U20 tournament, held on July 15, placed host and defending champion Côte d'Ivoire in Group A alongside Benin and Niger. The competition runs from July 26 to August 9, 2026 in Yamoussoukro. The two finalists will qualify for the 2027 U20 Africa Cup of Nations in Ghana. The Ivorian team, coached by Oussou Israël, won a friendly 2-1 against AFAD Plateau on July 15.

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