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

Four African countries have booked their places at the FIFA Under-17 Women’s World Cup Round of 16 stage.

They are Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana and host nation Morocco.

Kenya is the latest African country to progress to the knockout stage after beating Samoa 4-0 in their final group game played on Sunday evening.

The outcome of the match means Kenya finished in third position in Group E with three points from three matches.

It also means that Kenya qualified for the Round of 16 stage as one of the best third-placed teams.

Kenya now join Nigeria, Ghana and host Morocco in the knockout stage which will commence this week.