2026 U-17 WWC: Four African countries qualify for Round of 16 stage

According to a report by Daily Post on Sunday October 25, 2026, four African countries have secured places in the Round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, with Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya and host nation Morocco set to represent the continent in the knockout stage.

Kenya became the latest African team to book its place in the last 16 after recording an impressive 4-0 victory over Samoa in their final Group E fixture on Sunday evening.

The result saw Kenya finish third in Group E with three points from three matches. Despite not finishing in the top two positions, the East African side progressed to the knockout stage as one of the best third-placed teams.

Kenya’s qualification adds to what has been a strong showing by African nations at the tournament. Nigeria and Ghana had already secured their places in the Round of 16, while Morocco also advanced as the host nation.

The achievement means four African countries remain in contention as the competition moves into its knockout phase, giving the continent a strong presence in the next stage of the tournament.

Kenya’s emphatic victory over Samoa proved decisive in their bid to progress. The four goals gave them an important boost in the standings and helped secure their position among the best third-placed teams.

The Round of 16 will provide a tougher challenge for all four African representatives, with the pressure increasing as teams battle for places in the quarter-finals.

Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya and Morocco will now be hoping to maintain their momentum and produce strong performances in the knockout stage. Their progress also gives African football fans plenty to look forward to as the tournament enters its decisive phase.

With four nations through to the Round of 16, Africa has made its presence felt at the 2026 U-17 Women’s World Cup, and attention will now turn to whether any of the continent’s representatives can go all the way and challenge for the title.

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