The Golden Eaglets of Nigeria, defending champions of the WAFU B tournament will kick off their title defense against Burkina Faso on Thurday, May 16 at the University Stadium in Accra Ghana

Manu Garba’s team will then face Niger in their second group stage match at the same venue three days later.

Their final group stage encounter against Togo is scheduled for May 22 at the Accra Stadium.

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Meanwhile, the tournament’s opening fixture will see hosts Ghana square off against Cote d’Ivoire on Wednesday, May 15.

The finalists of the competition will earn the opportunity to represent the zone at the Africa Cup U-17 Cup of Nations set to be held in Algeria later this year.