Benin's U17 Guépards know their opponents and their schedule for the UFOA-B U17 group phase, qualifying for the category CAN. In Ouagadougou, the young Beninese will play three decisive matches with the ambition of winning their qualification for the semifinals.
Burkina Faso to launch the campaign
Benin will begin its journey on Saturday 10 October 2026 against the host country, Burkina Faso. This first meeting is scheduled at 3pm GMT, 4pm in Cotonou, at the stadium of the 4th August of Ouagadougou.
The young Guépards will have to succeed in entering the field in order to put themselves in the best conditions before the other two days of the group phase.
Ghana and Togo to the programme
For their second release, the Beninese will face Ghana on Tuesday 13 October at 3pm GMT, again at the 4-Août stadium.
The third meeting is scheduled for Friday 16 October against Togo. The kick-off will be given at 4pm GMT, or 5pm in Cotonou, on the Focus Sport field in Ouagadougou.
Faced with these three opponents, Benin will have to earn enough points to reach the semifinals and pursue its qualifying goal for CAN U17.
The U17 Guépards calendar
- Saturday 10 October 2026 at 3pm GMT:Burkina Faso – Benin, 4-August stadium, Ouagadougou.
- Tuesday 13 October 2026 at 3 p.m. GMT:Benin – Ghana, 4-August stadium, Ouagadougou.
- Friday 16 October 2026 at 4 p.m. GMT:Togo – Benin, Focus Sport field, Ouagadougou.
The U17 Guépards are now fixed. They still have to turn this calendar into results to hope to continue the adventure in this subregional tournament.
