Africa-Press – Ghana. The Black Starlets of Ghana qualified for the 2026 U17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after defeating Nigeria 2-0 in the semifinals of the WAFU Zone B U17 Championship.
The win for Ghana would place them in the competition’s finals against hosts Ivory Coast, with both sides also claiming two automatic tickets to next year’s U17 AFCON, which would be held in Morocco.
It also marks Ghana’s return to the continental level for the first time since 2017, having missed the previous editions.
Following a difficult start against Ivory Coast at this year’s tournament, Dr. Prosper Narteh Ogum bounced with a 3-1 over Niger to reach the semi-finals of the competition.
Goals from Michael Awuli and forward Robinho Yao Gavi ensured victory for the Black Starlets over arch-rivals Nigeria to book qualification to next year’s U17 AFCON.
The victory not only hands Ghana a ticket to the U17 AFCON but also reignites hopes of reclaiming continental glory after years of absence.
Ghana would be hoping to win the WAFU Zone B U17 tournament when they face Ivory Coast on Friday, October 3, 2025, at the Charles Konan Banny Stadium.
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