The Nigeria U17 Flamingos strengthened their position at the top of the standings after a commanding 2–0 victory over Côte d’Ivoire at the 2026 WAFU‑B U17 Girls Cup in Yamoussoukro.
Oluwakemi Adegbuyi struck in the 4th minute, and Pattra Oparanmegwa added a late goal in the 83rd minute, sealing Nigeria’s fourth win in four matches and keeping them firmly in control of the table.
Their latest victory directly reflects their dominance in the standings, where they remain the only team with a perfect record.
Current Standings — WAFU‑B U17 Girls Cup
| Position | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nigeria | 12 |
| 2 | Ghana | 9 |
| 3 | Côte d’Ivoire | 6 |
| 4 | Burkina Faso | 6 |
| 5 | Togo | 3 |
| 6 | Niger | 0 |
Nigeria’s win over Côte d’Ivoire keeps them three points clear of Ghana and ensures they will be crowned champions with either a win or a draw in their final match.
Flamingos’ Journey So Far
- Nigeria 5–0 Niger
- Ghana 2–4 Nigeria
- Burkina Faso 0–2 Nigeria
- Côte d’Ivoire 0–2 Nigeria
Record
- 4 wins
- 0 draws
- 0 losses
- 13 goals scored
- 2 conceded
- Top of the table
The standings perfectly mirror Nigeria’s dominance — consistent, clinical and unbeaten.
Next Match
- Fixture: Nigeria vs Togo
- Date: Sunday, 27 September 2026
- Time: 10:00am WAT
- Staduim: INPHB Stadium, Yamoussoukro
A single point will secure the title, while a win will complete a flawless five‑match sweep.
