2026 WAFU B U-20: Group B Final Standing Confirmed
The curtain has fallen on the Group B stage of the 2026 WAFU B U-20 Championship, with Burkina Faso and Nigeria booking their places in the semi-finals.
Burkina Faso finished top of the group with 7 points, remaining unbeaten with two wins and one draw. Their impressive 2-0 victory over Nigeria on the final matchday secured first place.
Nigeria Flying Eagles finished second with 6 points, having recorded two wins and one defeat. Despite the setback against Burkina Faso, the seven-time African champions did enough to progress to the knockout stage.
Ghana ended their campaign in third place with 2 points, while Togo finished bottom of the group with 1 point, as both sides exited the tournament.
Final Group B Standings
🇧🇫 Burkina Faso – 7 pts (Qualified)
🇳🇬 Nigeria – 6 pts (Qualified)
🇬🇠Ghana – 2 pts
🇹🇬 Togo – 1 pt
With the group stage now complete, attention shifts to the semi-finals as the race for the WAFU B U-20 title intensifies.
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