WAFU B U-20 Tourney: Flying Eagles to begin title defence against Ghana

The defending champions Flying Eagles of Nigeria will begin their 2026 WAFB U-20 campaign against Ghana on July 27 at the Lycée Scientifique de Yamoussoukro. This match is a repeat of the 2024 final which Nigeria won 2-1. They will then face Togo on July 30 and Burkina Faso on August 2. The tournament serves as a qualifier for the 2027 Africa U-17 Cup of Nations.