Cote d’Ivoire lead Niger 1-0 at half-time in the UFOA-B U17 final at the Stade du 4-Aout in Ouagadougou.

Yeboua Ruben Kouabenan scored the only goal of the opening half in the 22nd minute, giving the Elephanteaux the advantage in Friday’s regional final, played on 23 October 2026.

Niger must find a response after the interval to keep their hopes of levelling the match alive. Cote d’Ivoire will aim to protect their lead and move closer to winning the title.

Half-time: Cote d’Ivoire 1-0 Niger Goal: Yeboua Ruben Kouabenan, 22 mins.