The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has declared Nigeria as the host country for the 2025 WAFU B U-17 Championship, with matches set to take place in Ogun State in September 2025.
This decision was announced through a statement following a courtesy visit by NFF President, Ibrahim Gusau to the Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, in Abeokuta.
The competition will be held at two venues, the newly refurbished MKO Abiola International Stadium in Abeokuta and the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne.
Both sites are fully equipped for international matches, and the NFF praised the state’s “excellent tranquility” and “world-class sporting facilities.”
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The tournament will host teams from various West African countries, including Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Niger Republic, Benin, and Togo, together with the home team, Nigeria.
A key aspect of this championship is that it will serve as the qualifying round for the 2025 Africa U-17 Cup of Nations, providing an important opportunity to discover the upcoming generation of African football players.
The Golden Eaglets of Nigeria, who have not participated in the last two FIFA U-17 World Cups and did not qualify for the 2025 U-17 AFCON, will strive to redeem themselves on their home ground.
With five U-17 World Cup titles and two African championship titles under their belt, they will aim to restore their legacy before their home fans.
