Thursday, June 4, 2026

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Nigeria, 19 others to know opponents for FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup, African Qualifiers today

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Nigeria and 19 other African countries will today know their opponents as the Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) will be conducting the official draw of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup, African Qualifiers at the CAF Headquarters in Cairo.

This draw will take place at 14h30 Cairo Time (12h30 GMT) after the draw for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Qualifiers Draw is conducted at 14h00 (12h00GMT)

The FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup 2026 will be contested by twenty-four (24) nations, including four (4) representatives from Africa.

The 2024 edition – held in Colombia saw Cameroon, Ghana and Nigeria flying the African flag.  Nigeria concluded their campaign in the Round of 16, while Cameroon and Ghana finished at the group stage.