2027 AFCON: Nigeria draw Ghana in WAFU B U20 Championship

Nigeria's Flying Eagles have been drawn into a challenging Group B for the 2026 WAFU B U20 Championship, facing regional rivals Ghana, alongside Burkina Faso and Togo. This tournament is the gateway to the 2027 Africa U20 Cup of Nations, which Ghana will host. The top four teams from the continental championship will earn a spot in the FIFA U20 World Cup.

The draw sets the stage for another intense youth football rivalry between Nigeria and Ghana. The Flying Eagles, who boast one of the competition's strongest historical records, have a recent history of success against Ghana in the WAFU B championship. They defeated the Black Satellites in both the 2022 and 2024 editions, including a 2-1 victory in the 2024 final.

Nigeria enters the tournament aiming to add another WAFU B title to their collection and secure qualification for the 2027 U20 AFCON. Their preparation will focus on building on past successes, including their 2022 title win and their runner-up finish in the last edition after a narrow loss to hosts Côte d’Ivoire in the final. The team will be looking to replicate their dominant performances and advance through the regional qualifiers.