Nigeria has been selected to host the 2026 African Schools Championship for the U-15 category following the release of the West African Football Union Zone B (WAFU B) calendar for the remainder of the year.
According to the schedule unveiled by the regional football body, the tournament will take place from December 6 to December 9, 2026.
The competition is expected to feature some of the brightest young football talents from countries within the WAFU B region as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen grassroots football development across West Africa.
Nigeria’s hosting rights for the championship further underline the country’s growing reputation as a destination for major football competitions within the region.
The tournament is also expected to provide a valuable platform for youth development, talent identification, and regional football integration.
Further details regarding the host city, participating nations, and match venues are expected to be announced by WAFU B and the Nigeria Football Federation in the coming months.
Samuel Ahmadu is a distinguished multimedia journalist and women's football expert with over 15 years of experience in the industry. On the back of domestic engagement since 2008, he began his international career journey at Goal.com in February 2014, where he served as an African women's football correspondent for nearly eight years. During his tenure at Goal.com, Samuel covered major events such as three Women's Africa Cup of Nations (2016, 2018, 2022) and the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup in Canada plus 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. His work at Goal.com earned him widespread acclaim, particularly for his in-depth profiles of African football stars, notably Asisat Oshoala, whose rise he documented from her early years to her breakthrough at the FIFA U20 Women's World Cup in 2014. Prior to his role at Goal.com, Samuel freelanced for various print and broadcast media outlets in Nigeria, including Graphics Newspaper, Radio Nigeria, Grace FM, and Savid Newspaper. His extensive experience and expertise led to his appointment to the Nigeria Football Federation's Standing Committee on Women's Football Development from 2016 to 2018. Since February 2018, Samuel has been the Social Media Manager for Nigeria's women's national teams.In 2019, Samuel joined the Confederation of African Football (CAF) as a women's football content contributor and was promoted to Women's Football Editor in 2021. His contributions to women's football continued as he worked as a Media Consultant for Content Creation and Editorials at the 2022 CAF Women's Champions League. Currently, Samuel also serves as the spokesman for the Nigeria Women Football League, further solidifying his influence and dedication to the growth of women's football in Africa.
