WAFU B U20 Girls Cup to Implement League Format with Ghana Opening Against Host Nation Benin

Tournament Overview

The 2025 WAFU B U20 Girls’ Cup is slated to commence in Benin on Friday, November 7, 2025. Ghana will begin their journey in the tournament, taking on the host nation in a match expected to be thrilling.

New Format for This Year’s Competition

This year’s tournament will introduce a fresh approach, featuring a league format where all participating teams will compete in a round-robin setup, playing both home and away games. This replaces the traditional grouping and knockout phases. The team that ranks first in the standings after all matches will be declared the champion of the WAFU B U20 Girls’ Cup.

Ghana’s Match Schedule

Ghana’s Black Princesses will start their title pursuit against Benin on the opening day, followed by a clash with rivals Nigeria in a highly awaited matchup. They will face Benin again on November 10, before concluding their group stage against Nigeria on November 11, 2025.

Tournament Details

The competition lasts for six days, from November 7 to 12, 2025, showcasing some of West Africa’s top young female football talents battling for glory and regional prestige. This tournament also provides a significant opportunity for national teams to prepare for upcoming CAF and FIFA youth competitions.

Ghana’s Aspirations

With Charles Sampson at the helm of the technical team, Ghana aims to continue its dominance in the realm of women’s youth football in WAFU Zone B. The country boasts an impressive track record in prior regional and continental events.

Benefits of the League Format

The new league-style format is designed to deliver more competitive matches and allow increased playing time for all nations involved. This format aligns with WAFU’s objective of bolstering player development and enhancing competition among the rising stars of women’s football in West Africa.