Black Maidens drawn against Nigeria, Togo and Niger in WAFU B U-17 Cup
The sub-regional competition, which will be hosted by Côte d’Ivoire, is scheduled to kick off on September 15, 2026, and will provide Ghana with a crucial platform to continue preparations ahead of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.
Nigeria has denied supporting the recent failed coup in Niger. The country's Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that claims suggesting Nigeria, and by extension the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), backed the coup are "false and mischievous".
According to Premium Times, the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs made this statement, clarifying Nigeria's position on the matter.
There is no apparent connection between the coup and a forthcoming football competition, the 2027 WAFU B U-17 Girls Cup, which will feature teams from Nigeria, Togo, and Niger, among others.
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Also reported by 2 other outlets
- Nigeria denies backing failed Niger coup premiumtimesng.com
- Nigeria denies backing failed coup attempt in Niger Republic nairametrics.com
