Nigeria, Sept. 24 -- Nigeria's Flamingos will put their perfect start to the 2026 WAFU-B U-17 Girls Cup on the line when they face hosts Cote d'Ivoire on Thursday.

The encounter is scheduled for 7:00pm WAT at the Lycee Scientifique in Yamoussoukro, with both teams heading into the crucial clash after three matches.

Akeem Busari's Flamingos sit top of the standings with nine points from three victories, while Cote d'Ivoire occupy second place with six points from two wins and one defeat.

With both sides boasting a +9 goal difference, Thursday's meeting promises to be one of the defining fixtures of the tournament so far.

Nigeria have been flawless in the competition, winning all three of their matches and scoring 11 goals while concedi...