Ivory Coast set to host WAFU Zone B U17 championship

By Lukman MUMIN

Ivory Coast will stage the WAFU Zone B U-17 Championship from September

20 to October 3, 2025, in Yamoussoukro.

The tournament will feature seven nations- Ghana, Nigeria, Burkina Faso,

Togo, Benin, Niger and hosts Ivory Coast- all competing for

qualification to the 2025 U-17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).

The regional showpiece is expected to highlight some of West Africa’s

finest emerging talent, offering a stage for players who could progress

to senior international level. With AFCON slots at stake, coaches and

technical teams are stepping up preparations to ensure their squads are

ready for the challenge.

Yamoussoukro, the political capital of Ivory Coast, is preparing to

welcome teams, officials, scouts and supporters. Organisers say the

tournament will not only serve as a pathway to continental football but

also celebrate youth development and regional unity.

The WAFU Zone B U-17 Championship has a strong record of unearthing

future stars who go on to shine on the global stage. Football fans

across the sub-region will be watching closely as the next generation of

African football talent takes centre stage in Yamoussoukro.