Nigeria’s Flamingos will face arch-rivals Ghana’s Black Maidens in a crucial Group B encounter at the 2026 WAFU B U-17 Girls Championship in Côte d’Ivoire Today, Trybal News reports.
The top-of-the-table clash is scheduled for 7:00pm Nigerian time at the Lycée Scientifique on September 18, with both teams looking to strengthen their position in the group.
Nigeria made a flying start to the competition, thrashing Niger Republic 5–0, while Ghana also impressed with a 4–0 victory over Burkina Faso.
The Flamingos currently hold the early advantage on goal difference, setting the stage for a highly competitive battle against their West African rivals.
The encounter will also form part of Nigeria’s preparations for the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco, as the Flamingos continue to build momentum ahead of the global tournament.
