{
  "id": 6144382,
  "title": "Black Starlets Name 29-Man Squad For WAFU U-17 Preparations",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/07/black-starlets-name-29-man-squad-for-wafu-u-17-preparations",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-07T13:29:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Guide Network",
    "slug": "daily-guide-network",
    "url": "https://dailyguidenetwork.com/black-starlets-name-29-man-squad-for-wafu-u-17-preparations/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ghana's national under-17 football team, the Black Starlets, have invited 29 players to form their squad for upcoming preparations leading up to the 2026 WAFU Zone B U-17 Championship. Head coach Kasim Ocansey Mingle has initiated an extensive scouting process across the nation to identify the country's top prospects. The chosen players were selected from rigorous screening and talent-identification programs targeted at the 2010-born age group.\n\nThe WAFU Zone B Championship is scheduled to take place in October in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. This prestigious tournament will also serve as the qualifying competition for the 2027 Africa U-17 Cup of Nations, making it crucial for Ghana to secure a spot in the final.\n\nWinning the WAFU Zone B Championship would ensure Ghana's place in the final, as only the two best-performing teams at the event will advance. Consequently, the pressure is on for the 29 players to impress coach Mingle and the technical team during training sessions and assessment matches. The competition for places in the final squad is expected to be intense, with Ghana aiming to return to the continental U-17 stage after a prolonged absence.",
  "summary": "The 29-man squad Ghana’s Black Starlets have invited 29 players to begin preparations for the 2026 WAFU Zone B U-17 Championship, with Coach Kasim Ocansey Mingle leading an extensive Read More... The post Black Starlets Name 29-Man Squad For WAFU U-17 Preparations appeared first on DailyGuide Network .",
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}