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Africa-Press – Ghana. <\/strong><\/span>Black Starlets have booked a place in the U-17 WAFU Championship semi-finals after defeating Benin 2-0 in their final group game.<\/b><\/p>\n

First-half strikes from Mark Kagawa Mensah and Theophilus Ayamga were enough to see the team through.<\/p>\n

Laryea Kingston\u2019s side started the game well, keeping hold of the ball and creating decent opportunities. Eventually, in the 19th minute, they found their breakthrough.<\/p>\n

Mark Mensah shrugged off a challenge from the opposition defender to dink it expertly over goalkeeper Mohamed Katchkolo.<\/p>\n

Three minutes later, the Starlets found their cushion. A passing clinic involving 10 passes found Theophilus Ayamga who drove the ball hard and low into the net from outside the box.<\/p>\n

Despite efforts from Benin in the second 45 minutes, Ghana managed to hold on to the win.<\/p>\n

It is now two wins from two for the starlets. They beat Ivory Coast 5-1 in their opening game and are one win away from booking a place in the U-17 Africa Cup of Nations for the first time since 2017.<\/p>\n

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