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The Digest:

Cote d'Ivoire will now host the 2025 WAFU B U-17 Championship instead of Nigeria. The decision follows ongoing renovations at Remo Stars Stadium, one of the designated venues in Nigeria.


Key Points:
  • The WAFU B U-17 Championship was originally set for Nigeria in September 2025.
  • The competition will now be held in Côte d'Ivoire from September 11 to 25, 2025.
  • The renovation work at Remo Stars Stadium, Ikenne, prompted the venue change.
  • Another venue in Nigeria, Moshood Abiola Sports Arena, was also affected.
  • The tournament will still feature top teams in the region, with Cote d'Ivoire stepping in as host.

Due to ongoing renovations at key stadiums, the 2025 WAFU B U-17 Championship will now be hosted by Cote d'Ivoire instead of Nigeria, with the tournament scheduled for mid-September.