The draw for the upcoming FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup took place on Saturday. Nigeria, Kenya, and Zambia have learned who they will be competing against in the group stage of the tournament.
Nigeria, a regular participant, will be in Group A with the host countries Dominican Republic, Ecuador, and New Zealand. They hope to perform better than before in the competition.
Kenya, making their debut in the tournament, drawn in a challenging Group C, where they will play against North Korea, Mexico, and England. Despite being newcomers, the Kenyan team is eager to make their mark on the global stage.
Kenya will begin their campaign against England on Thursday, October 17, 2024, marking their debut in the competition.
Zambia, the third African team, is placed in Group D and will face 2014 champions Japan, Poland, and Brazil. They face a tough challenge to progress from this group.
This tournament is a great opportunity for the African teams to showcase their talent and contribute to the growing influence of women’s football on the continent.
The competition begins on 16 October and ends with the final on 3 November in Santo Domingo.
This will be the last time the competition features 16 nations, as the 2025 tournament in Morocco will include 24 teams.
Tough Draw for Africa's Representatives at the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup #DominicanRepublic2024 #U17WWC pic.twitter.com/JChSfThSAc
— Alie Bittar (@bittar32) June 24, 2024