Nigeria vs Niger: Flamingos WAFU B U17 Girls Cup Match Preview, Kick-off Time & How to Watch Live

Nigeria’s Flamingos will begin their 2026 WAFU B U17 Girls Cup campaign against Niger Republic on Wednesday, September 16, as preparations continue ahead of the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco.

Nigeria vs Niger

🇳🇬 Nigeria U17 vs Niger U17 🇳🇪

📆 Date: Wednesday, September 16, 2026
⏰ Kick-off: 3:00pm WAT
🏟️ Venue: Yamoussoukro, Côte d’Ivoire
🏆 Competition: WAFU B U17 Girls Cup

The Flamingos arrived in Yamoussoukro on Monday ahead of their opening fixture. Nigeria were initially scheduled to face Ghana in their first match of the tournament. However, following the withdrawal of Benin Republic from the competition, the fixture schedule was adjusted and Niger Republic will now provide the opposition for the Flamingos' opening game.

The much-anticipated meeting between Nigeria and Ghana will now take place later in the tournament, with the two sides scheduled to face each other on Saturday.

Flamingos preparing for FIFA U17 Women's World Cup

The WAFU B U17 Girls Cup represents an important preparation opportunity for Nigeria ahead of the 2026 FIFA U17 Women's World Cup in Morocco.

Nigeria and Ghana are among the WAFU-B teams representing Africa at this year's FIFA U17 Women's World Cup. Kenya and Zambia are the other two African representatives.

The FIFA U17 Women's World Cup will be held in Morocco from October 17 to November 8, 2026.

Nigeria have been drawn in Group B, where they will face North Korea, Puerto Rico and Poland.

Ghana are in Group C alongside Canada, Brazil and Norway.

With the World Cup approaching, the WAFU B tournament gives coach Busari and his players an opportunity to test the squad against regional opposition and continue preparations for the global tournament.

Flamingos squad for WAFU B U17 Girls Cup

Coach Busari selected a 20-player squad for Nigeria's participation in the competition.

Goalkeepers

• Onyinyechi Opara, Delta Queens

• Ifesinachi Iloh, Solo Wonders Academy

• Mercy Felix, Obosa Academy

Defenders

• Opeyemi Sunday, Nasarawa Amazons

• Azeezat Oduntan, FC Robo Queens

• Esther Stephen, Unification Ladies

• Elizabeth Adesuyi, Pacesetter Queens

• Chidera Oparanmegwa, Bayelsa Queens

• Temitope Ogunbunmi, Soccer Talent FC

• Chisom Chukwuemeka, Diamond Stars Academy

Midfielders

• Muinat Rotimi, Nakamura Academy

• Mary Dunstan, Bayelsa Queens

• Adeola Bashiru, Confluence Queens

• Kaosarat Akanji, Dream Star Ladies

• Ebunoluwa Akinola, Unstoppable Academy

Forwards

• Harmony Chidi, Bayelsa Queens

• Oluebube Umejiaku, Heartland Queens

• Sakirat Sarafa, Remo Stars Ladies

• Oluwakemi Adegbuyi, FC Robo Queens

• Destiny Itobore, Delta Queens

The squad includes players who were part of the Edo Queens that won the 2026 WAFU B Champions League Qualifiers including MVP, Oluwakemi Adegbuyi who was on loan to the club.

WAFU B U17 Girls Cup fixtures

Following the change to the schedule, Nigeria will face Niger Republic in their opening game on Wednesday.

Other matches in the group stage include Côte d'Ivoire against Togo and Ghana against Burkina Faso on Tuesday.

On Friday, Togo will face Niger Republic while Burkina Faso will take on hosts Côte d'Ivoire.

The Flamingos will then face Ghana on Saturday in what is expected to be one of the most anticipated fixtures of the tournament.

How to watch Nigeria vs Niger live

The Nigeria vs Niger WAFU B U17 Girls Cup match is expected to be streamed live on the Zone Quest B official page. For links and additional updates, match information, results and coverage of Nigeria's Flamingos throughout the tournament, join the Victor Ademola WhatsApp Community.

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Nigeria 🇳🇬 vs Niger 🇳🇪
Wednesday, September 16 | 3:00pm WAT
WAFU B U17 Girls Cup