West African Football Union U-20 Championship: Draw to take place on July 15

Seven national teams to compete in the tournament

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West African Football Union U-20 Championship: Draw to take place on July 15

The draw for the West African Football Union (UFOA-B) U-20 Championship will be held on Wednesday, July 15 at 11:00 a.m. at the regional federation headquarters in Abidjan.

The tournament is scheduled to take place from July 26 to August 9, 2026, in Yamoussoukro, bringing together seven national teams: Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, Nigeria, Burkina Faso, Niger, Togo, and Benin for the UFOA B U20 title.

⚽🔥 DRAW CEREMONY – UFOA‑B / CAN U‑20 Qualifiers
The big moment is approaching! The official draw ceremony will reveal the groups of the CAN U‑20 qualifying tournament 💥🌍

📅 15 July
⏰ 11:00 GMT
📍 UFOA‑B Headquarters – Abidjan

Suspense, emotions, rivalries…… pic.twitter.com/UCQZmYsfty
— CAF ZONE OUEST B (@CafZoneOuestB) July 9, 2026

This championship serves as a qualifying stage for the next edition of the Africa U-20 Cup of Nations. The mission is clear for all teams: reach the final. Only the two finalists will secure their ticket to the final stage of the Africa U-20 Cup of Nations.