2027 U-17 African Cup of Nations: The Complete Draw for the UFOA B Zone

The draw for the 2026 UFOA B U17 tournament, a qualifier for the U17 Africa Cup of Nations, took place on September 3 at the 04-Août Stadium in Ouagadougou, on the sidelines of the 2026–2027 Women’s Champions League matches.

The competition is scheduled for October 10–23, 2026, in Ouagadougou. It will bring together seven nations from the Union of West African Football Associations (UFOA B).

Placed in Group A, Burkina Faso will be joined by Benin, Ghana, and Togo. Group B will consist of Côte d’Ivoire, Niger, and Nigeria.

Two Spots for the U-17 Africa Cup of Nations at Stake

The stakes of the tournament are clear. The two finalists of the regional tournament will earn their spots in the final phase of the U-17 Africa Cup of Nations.

Burkina Faso, the host country and 2024 champion, will therefore aim for a spot in the final to qualify. Defending champion Côte d’Ivoire will look to retain its title, while Ghana and Nigeria lie in wait.

A tournament in the heart of Ouagadougou

All matches will be played in the Burkinabé capital, primarily at the Stade du 04 Août. After hosting the School Tournament in December 2025 and the Women’s Champions League qualifiers, Ouagadougou will once again be at the center of subregional soccer from October 10 to 23, 2026.

Nafongo TRAORE |

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Nafongon Moussa TRAORE, Burkinabè de 25 ans, est passionné de football, est rédacteur pour Foot Africa et commentateur pour BurkiFoot.

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