African Football governing body, CAF, has conducted the draws for both the African Youth Championship and the African Under 17 championship.

The Nigeria representatives  the Flying Eagles and Golden Eaglets -  will lock horns with the hosts in the first round.

The Flying Eagles,who have qualified for the last two editions of the Fifa Under 20s, will square off with hosts Senegal, Ivory Coast and Congo in Group A .

On the other hand, defending world champions, the Golden Eaglets, will face neighbors Niger, Guinea and Zambia.

The semi-finalists of both tournaments will represent the continent at the World Cup next year.

Group A Under 20 : Senegal, Nigeria, Ivory Coast and Congo

Group B Under 20 : Ghana, Mali, Zambia and South Africa

Group A Under 17 : Niger, Nigeria, Guinea and Zambia

Group B Under 17 : Ivory Coast, South Africa, Mali and Cameroon,