Golden Eaglets to learn WAFU B U-17 group rivals Thursday in Burkina Faso
Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets will discover their group stage opponents for the WAFU B U-17 Championship at a draw ceremony set for Thursday at Stade du 04 Août in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. The draw for the WAFU B U-17 Girls’ Cup will also take place there, with Nigeria among seven teams—Benin, Togo, Ghana, host Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire and Niger Republic—competing in the tournament’s second edition.
The championship serves as the qualifier for the 2027 Africa Cup U-17 Cup of Nations, so the group draw determines the Eaglets’ path to continental competition. The tournament will run from October 4 to 17, 2026 in Burkina Faso, with the winner earning a spot at the AFCON U-17. The team is already in camp in Abuja, having played two friendly matches against Simonben Academy and Galadima FC last weekend to sharpen preparations ahead of the October 4–17 tournament in Burkina Faso.
The Girls’ Cup draw will similarly shape the path for Nigeria’s female U-17 side, which also seeks qualification for the 2027 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.
Fans and aspiring players can follow the live draw on Thursday via DAILY POST or the tournament’s official channels to see which opponents the Eaglets face. Knowing the group early helps supporters plan viewing parties and anticipate travel logistics if Nigeria advances. Will you adjust your weekend schedule to watch the draw live, or start scouting potential opponents now that the contenders are known?