Nigeria vs Burkina Faso: Time, Venue and Full Details – WAFU B U20 Final

ABIDJAN, Côte d’Ivoire — Nigeria’s Flying Eagles will take on Burkina Faso in the final of the WAFU B U20 Championship on Saturday, with the winner also qualifying for the 2027 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations in Ghana.

Match Details

• Date: Sunday 9 August 2026
• Venue: Stade Charles Konan Banny
• Kick-off: 18:00 GMT (19:00 WAT)

Both teams have battled through a competitive tournament to reach the title decider. Nigeria will enter the contest looking to assert their traditional strength at youth level and secure a place at the continental finals. Burkina Faso, meanwhile, will aim to claim a major victory and book their own ticket to Ghana.

The dual prize of the WAFU B trophy and qualification for the U-20 AFCON makes this one of the most significant matches of the competition.

The stage is set in Abidjan for a high-stakes final between two of West Africa’s strongest under-20 sides.