The stage is set for the WAFU Zone B U-17 Championship, with the official group draw scheduled to take place on September 4, 2025, in Yamoussoukro, Ivory Coast. The draw will determine the groupings for the highly anticipated regional competition, which will run from September 20 to October 3, 2025.

The tournament will feature seven nations — Ghana, Nigeria, Burkina Faso, Benin, Togo, Niger, and hosts Ivory Coast — all vying for qualification slots to the 2025 U-17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). With only a few places up for grabs, the draw is expected to generate huge interest across the sub-region as fans and teams await their potential matchups.

The group draw is a crucial step in the build-up to the competition, as it will set the stage for what promises to be exciting and competitive clashes among the next generation of African football talent.

Yamoussoukro, the Ivorian capital, will host the tournament in modern sporting facilities, offering a fitting backdrop for a competition renowned for unearthing young stars who often go on to shine on the global stage.

With the Black Starlets of Ghana, the Golden Eaglets of Nigeria, and other regional powerhouses in contention, the September 4 draw will be watched closely, as it could define the road to glory for teams hoping to secure a ticket to the continental showpiece.

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