WAFU Zone B U-17: Black Starlets arrive in Burkina Faso after 20-hour road journey

The Black Starlets from Ghana have reached their destination in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, after a 20-hour road journey, ahead of the 2026 WAFU Zone B U-17 Championship. The championship is set to commence on October 10, with Ghana among the contenders for a spot in the 2027 U17 Africa Cup of Nations. The journey began in Accra before the team halted at Bolgatanga for four days of preparation at the Winkogo Technical Centre.

On Tuesday, they resumed their trek across the border into Burkina Faso, finally arriving in the capital city, Ouagadougou. This lengthy trip follows Ghana's recent return from Morocco, where they played two friendly matches against the hosts, winning the first 2-0 and losing the second 2-1. Ghana has been placed in Group B with Burkina Faso, Togo, and Benin.

Qualification for the 2027 U17 Africa Cup of Nations hinges on the performance of the top two teams in the group during the opening matches. However, the team's arduous journey has sparked concerns about the logistics and the well-being of the young players as they traverse a region grappling with ongoing security issues. The Starlets are now set to rest in Ouagadougou and fine-tune their preparations before facing off against top U17 sides from the WAFU Zone B region in their home opener.