Nigeria’s Flamingos face a tough test against Mexico in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco, while Ghana’s Black Maidens are set for a meeting with Argentina.
The Flamingos booked their place in the knockout stage with six points from three matches, finishing second in Group B after signing off with a statement 3-1 win over defending champions North Korea.
Under coach Hakeem Busari, Nigeria will now turn their attention to Mexico, the bronze medallists from the previous edition, in a clash scheduled for Thursday, October 29, in Salé.
With a quarter-final ticket at stake, the Nigerian youngsters must deliver another strong performance against a Mexican side equally determined to keep its title ambitions alive.
Ghana, meanwhile, will be looking to extend its stay in Morocco when the Black Maidens meet Argentina on Wednesday, October 28.
Joe Nana Adarkwa’s team endured a mixed group campaign, suffering a 3-0 defeat to Norway before sharing six goals in a 3-3 draw with Brazil.
They responded with a vital 2-0 victory over Canada to finish with four points and reach the last 16.
Argentina, who emerged as group winners, will provide a formidable challenge for the Ghanaian youngsters.
Both African sides now face demanding knockout assignments, with Nigeria and Ghana needing victories to move one step closer to the tournament’s quarter-finals.
