The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has appointed Burkinabé referee Benoît Ben Bado to officiate the final of the UFOA-B U17 tournament, which serves as a qualifier for the U17 Africa Cup of Nations, between Ivory Coast and Niger. This match is scheduled for Friday, October 23, 2026, at the 4-Août Stadium in Ouagadougou.
For this event, the Burkinabé referee will be assisted by Gambian Sait Ngallan and Togolese Ourotou Wasiou. Ghanaian Selorm Yao Bless has been named as the fourth official.
This appointment places a Burkinabé official at the center of the regional final, featuring two teams already qualified for the U17 Africa Cup of Nations. The kickoff is set for 19:30 at the 4-Août Stadium.
