The race to secure a place at the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup has reached its decisive stage, with the fixtures for the final round of the African qualifiers now officially confirmed.
The match-ups were finalized following the conclusion of the third-round ties played across various venues on Saturday, as eight nations kept their dreams alive of representing the continent on the global stage.
The final round, scheduled for May 2026, will be played over two legs. Teams will battle home and away, with the winners on aggregate advancing to the tournament in Poland, which is set to take place in September 2026.
This stage promises intense competition, as some of Africa’s traditional powerhouses are set to clash with emerging sides eager to make history.
Full List of Final Round Fixtures (Africa Zone)
- Ghana vs Uganda
- Nigeria vs Malawi
- Cameroon vs Tanzania
- Côte d’Ivoire vs Benin
Nigeria’s Falconets, one of Africa’s most successful teams at this level, will face Malawi in what is expected to be a fiercely contested tie. Ghana, another continental heavyweight in women’s youth football, will take on Uganda.
Cameroon are drawn against Tanzania, while Côte d’Ivoire will square off against Benin in the remaining fixture.
With qualification on the line and only the aggregate winners progressing, the stakes could not be higher. The final round is expected to deliver high drama, tactical battles, and moments of brilliance as Africa’s brightest young talents compete for a coveted ticket to Poland 2026.
All eyes will now turn to May as the continent prepares for what promises to be a thrilling conclusion to the qualification series.
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