The Niger women's under-17 national team, known as the Mena, is set to host their Guinean counterparts, the Syli féminin U17, in a crucial first-round qualifying match for the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup. The match is scheduled for Friday, April 11, 2026, at the Stade Général Seyni Kountché in Niamey.
This fixture is part of the African qualifiers for the tournament, which will be held in Morocco. The winner of this two-legged tie will advance to the next round of the continental qualification process. The return leg is planned for the following week in Guinea.
The Niger team has been preparing for this encounter under the guidance of their coaching staff, aiming to secure a positive result at home. The match represents a significant step in the development of women's football in both nations.
FIFA confirmed Morocco as the host for the 2026 U-17 Women's World Cup in 2023, marking the first time the tournament will be held in Africa. The qualifiers are organized by the Confederation of African Football (CAF).
