More than just a spot in the WAFU final is at stake; the winner of this monumental showdown will secure automatic qualification for the 2025 U-17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco.
Match Schedule
| Fixture | Competition | Date | Venue | Kick-off (Nigeria Time) |
| Nigeria U-17 🇳🇬 vs Ghana U-17 🇬🇭 | WAFU B U-17 Semi-Final | Tuesday, September 30, 2025 | Stade Konan Banny, Yamoussoukro | 8:00 PM (Nigerian Time) |
The Stakes: AFCON Qualification Beckons
The Golden Eaglets, five-time FIFA U-17 World Champions, have had a solid run in the tournament, topping Group B with an unbeaten record. They enter the match as slight favourites, backed by a strong performance and historical dominance over their rivals in this competition.
The Black Starlets, meanwhile, had a tougher path to the semi-finals, only securing their spot with a crucial win over Niger in their final Group A match. However, the intensity of this fixture often throws form out the window, and Ghana will be desperate to put a stop to Nigeria's recent superiority in the U-17 category.
Both teams will be fielding their best young talents in a match that is traditionally a high-octane, entertaining affair. Fans can expect fireworks as both sides fight tooth and nail for the right to play in the final and, more importantly, to represent the WAFU Zone B at the prestigious continental tournament next year.
The atmosphere at the Stade Konan Banny is expected to be electric as these two perennial rivals write the next chapter of their celebrated football rivalry. All eyes will be on the pitch at 8:00 PM Nigerian time tonight.