The draw of the WAFU-B U20 Boys’ Cup has been officially concluded, setting the stage for an intense regional showdown among West Africa’s rising football talents.
The tournament is scheduled to take place from July 10 to July 23, 2024, in Accra, Ghana.
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The draw ceremony, which was held in Accra on Friday, grouped the seven participating teams into two groups—Group A and Group B—with the top teams vying for regional bragging rights.
Group A (Host Nation – Ghana)
Ghana (Host)
Nigeria
Benin Republic
Group A features three heavyweight teams, with hosts Ghana squaring off against regional rivals Nigeria and Benin Republic.
The clash between Nigeria and Ghana, two of the most successful footballing nations in West Africa, is expected to be one of the marquee fixtures of the group stage.
Benin Republic, meanwhile, will look to replicate or improve on their strong showing in recent tournaments and disrupt the expected Nigeria-Ghana dominance in the group.
Group B
Burkina Faso
Côte d’Ivoire
Niger
Togo
Group B comprises four nations and is expected to be fiercely contested. Burkina Faso and Côte d’Ivoire, known for producing technically gifted players, will headline the group.
Niger and Togo aim to cause upsets and advance to the knockout stages.
The top two teams from each group will advance to the semi-finals.
