Two West African administrators will run the show as Cote d'Ivoire and Niger fight for the 2026 WAFU U-17 crown in Ouagadougou.
West African football leadership takes centre stage in Ouagadougou, with Ghana's Patrick Akoto and Burkina Faso's Julien Wendlassida Tiendrebeogo handed key organisational roles for the 2026 WAFU U-17 final. Akoto has been named Assistant General Coordinator, while Tiendrebeogo will serve as General Coordinator as the tournament reaches its climax.
The decider between Cote d'Ivoire and Niger is set for Friday, October 23, at the August 4 Stadium, with kick-off at 7:30 pm local time. Two young sides are chasing regional silverware, and the stage is ready.
The Ivorians earned their spot by beating a determined Ghana side that played part of the semi-final with ten men. Niger, meanwhile, pulled off the shock of the tournament, beating hosts Burkina Faso 1-0 to end the home team's run and book a place in the final.
Burkina Faso's Bado Benoit has been appointed centre referee for the showpiece and will be supported by a team of match officials. With a title on the line and a new generation of West African talent in the spotlight, this final promises to be a fitting end to the tournament.
