Five African teams qualify for FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco

Africa will be strongly represented at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2026 with five teams. 

The African teams at the tournament which kicks off on October 17 include the hosts Morocco, and qualifiers Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, and Zambia.

Nigeria’s Flamingos confirmed their spot with a dominant 8-5 aggregate win over Benin, powered by Queen Joseph’s hat-trick in the return fixture.

This marks Nigeria’s 10th consecutive appearance, underlining their status as one of Africa’s most consistent youth powerhouses. They previously claimed a historic third-place finish in 2022. 

Ghana’s Black Maidens edged Senegal 7-6 on penalties after a 2-2 aggregate.  Drawn in Group C with Canada, Brazil, and Norway, they’ll lean on their strong youth pedigree. 

Kenya’s Junior Starlets made history with a 5-1 aggregate triumph over South Africa, qualifying for a second straight edition, a first for any Kenyan women’s national team at this level. 

Zambia advanced after holding Ethiopia to a 1-1 draw in the second leg, securing a 3-2 aggregate victory.

Hosts Morocco, in Group A with Germany, Argentina, and New Zealand, will enjoy passionate home support in Rabat. 

The expanded 24-team format offers Africa’s rising stars a platform to chase glory against global heavyweights.