Defending champions Nigeria Flying Eagles will begin the defence of their WAFU B U-20 Championship title with a blockbuster clash against arch-rivals Ghana on Monday, July 27, in Yamoussoukro, Côte d’Ivoire.
The highly anticipated Group B encounter will mark the first competitive match in charge for Flying Eagles head coach Abdu Maikaba, who will be aiming to guide Nigeria to another successful regional campaign and qualification for the 2027 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations.
The fixture is also a repeat of the 2024 WAFU B U-20 Championship final, where the Flying Eagles defeated Ghana 2-1 to lift the title.
Match Details
Fixture: Nigeria U-20 vs Ghana U-20
Competition: WAFU B U-20 Championship
Date: Monday, July 27, 2026
Kick-off Time: 3:00 p.m. (Nigeria time) | 2:00 p.m. (Local time)
Venue: Lycée Scientifique Stadium, Yamoussoukro, Côte d’Ivoire.
Where to Watch
Fans can follow the match live on the official WAFU B digital platforms, including its YouTube and Facebook channels, where the tournament matches are expected to be streamed live
Fans can watch out for local television stations for coverage as well.
Nigeria’s Group B Fixtures
July 27: Nigeria vs Ghana
July 30: Nigeria vs Togo
August 2: Nigeria vs Burkina Faso
The Flying Eagles are targeting a winning start as they seek to retain the regional crown and secure one of the available qualification spots for the 2027 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations.
All eyes will be on Maikaba’s young side as they begin another chapter in one of African football’s fiercest youth rivalries against Ghana.
