Benin set to host 2025 WAFU-B U20 girls tournament
Benin will host the second edition of the Union of West African Football Federations (WAFU-B) U20 Girls Championship from November 3 to 10, 2025.
The week-long tournament will bring together the region’s top young women’s teams, including defending champions Ghana, Nigeria, Niger, and hosts Benin.
The competition aims to showcase emerging female talent across West Africa while strengthening the development of women’s football within the sub-region.
Organisers expect a high level of competition as participating nations battle for regional supremacy.
Each match will offer young players a platform to demonstrate their skills, discipline, and tactical awareness.
The tournament also provides valuable international experience for these athletes, many of whom aspire to represent their countries at senior level.
For Benin, hosting the championship marks another step forward in its football development strategy.
The event will allow the country to present its growing sporting infrastructure and reaffirm its commitment to advancing women’s football.
Local authorities have invested heavily in facilities and logistics to ensure a successful tournament that meets international standards.
The WAFU-B U20 Girls Championship has become an important showcase for future stars in African football.
It offers young players the chance to test themselves against their regional peers in a competitive environment.
Previous editions revealed several standout performers who later progressed to national senior teams.
Benin’s hosting duties will also bring wider benefits to the country.
The influx of players, officials, and supporters is expected to generate local enthusiasm and boost community engagement with women’s sports.
Schools and youth academies across the country will have the chance to attend matches and draw inspiration from the athletes’ performances.
The competition’s organisers believe the 2025 edition will further consolidate the tournament’s reputation as a key fixture in the women’s football calendar.
With Ghana entering as the defending champion, expectations remain high for intense and entertaining matches.
Nigeria, a regional powerhouse in women’s football, will also look to reclaim dominance, while Niger and Benin aim to surprise their rivals with strong home-grown talent.
For the host nation, the tournament represents more than sporting competition.
It is an opportunity to inspire a new generation of young girls to pursue football and challenge the perception of women’s roles in sports.
Benin’s Football Federation views the event as a catalyst for long-term progress, hoping that the momentum created will translate into lasting investment in women’s football.
Fans can expect vibrant atmospheres across the venues as communities unite behind their national teams.
The matches will serve not only as sporting contests but also as celebrations of culture, teamwork, and youth empowerment.
As preparations continue, anticipation is building across Benin and beyond. The 2025 WAFU-B U20 Girls Championship promises to deliver excitement, quality football, and a powerful message about the rising influence of women’s sports in West Africa.
