The semi-final line-up for the 2026 WAFU B U-20 Championship has been confirmed, with defending champions Nigeria set for a blockbuster clash against hosts Côte d'Ivoire, while Burkina Faso will take on Niger Republic for the other place in the final, NigeriaSoccernet.com reports.
Group A winners Côte d'Ivoire will face Group B runners-up Nigeria, while Group B champions Burkina Faso will battle Group A runners-up Niger Republic. Both semi-final fixtures will be played on Wednesday in Yamoussoukro, Côte d'Ivoire.
Burkina Faso topped Group B with seven points after recording two wins and one draw from three matches. Nigeria finished second with six points, having defeated Ghana and Togo before falling 2-0 to Burkina Faso in their final group-stage encounter.
Ghana and Togo were eliminated after finishing third and fourth respectively in Group B.
Group B Final Standings
- Burkina Faso – 7 points
- Nigeria – 6 points
- Ghana – 2 points
- Togo – 1 point
Group B Results
- Nigeria 4-2 Ghana
- Nigeria 3-0 Togo
- Burkina Faso 2-0 Nigeria
- Ghana 1-1 Burkina Faso
- Ghana 0-0 Togo
In Group A, hosts Côte d'Ivoire maintained a flawless record, winning both of their matches to finish with the maximum six points. Niger Republic claimed the second qualification spot with three points after registering one win and one defeat, while Benin Republic exited the tournament without a point after losing both fixtures.
The Young Elephants advanced to the last four with disciplined and efficient displays that reinforced their status as one of the favourites to win the title. Niger Republic also booked a place in the semi-finals after showing resilience throughout the group stage.
With the competition entering its decisive phase, the four remaining teams will battle for a place in the final, while the two finalists will also secure qualification for the 2027 CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations.