WAFU B U-17 Championship: Black Starlets to face Ivory Coast in semifinals
The Black Starlet of Ghana will face Ivory Coast in the semi-finals of the 2026 WAFU Zone B U17 Championship after the Ivorians secured second place in Group B following a 1-1 draw against Nigeria on Saturday. The West African rivals will lock horns in the first semi-final on Tuesday at 16:00 GMT, with a place […]
In the upcoming 2026 WAFU Zone B U17 Championship, Ghana's Black Starlets are set to clash with Ivory Coast in the semi-finals. This will mark the first time the two West African rivals meet in the tournament, with the match scheduled for Tuesday at 16:00 GMT. The victors will secure a spot in the final and a shot at the 2027 U17 AFCON tournament in Morocco. Meanwhile, the defeated team will be left without qualification.
Ghana topped Group A with an unbeaten record, while Ivory Coast claimed second place in Group B following a 1-1 draw against Nigeria on Saturday. Both teams are aware that victory in the semi-final will guarantee their advancement to the continental stage. For Ghana, maintaining their unbeaten record against the Ivorians is of utmost importance as they strive to claim the WAFU Zone B U17 title.
Coach Kassim Ocansey's Black Starlets recorded victories over Togo and Benin, followed by a goalless draw against Burkina Faso in their final group fixture. The team amassed a total of seven points, leading the group. Ghana will be determined to replicate their success from Group A and deliver a strong performance on Tuesday to secure their place at the continental tournament.
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