By: Kwame Bediako
Ghana’s Black Starlets have arrived in Cote d’Ivoire as they prepare to compete in the 2025 WAFU B U-17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. The young team aims to secure a spot in next year’s continental tournament by showcasing their talents in a challenging Group A lineup.
Ghana will kick off their campaign on Saturday, September 20, facing off against Togo at the Charles Konan Banny Stadium in Yamoussoukro, with the match scheduled for 6:00 p.m.
They will then take on host nation Ivory Coast on Tuesday, September 23, also at 6:00 p.m., before concluding the group stage against Niger on Friday, September 26, at 3:00 p.m.
Head coach Prosper Ogum expressed confidence in his team’s readiness following a productive training camp. “We have had a very productive camp, and the players have shown great commitment. We are going to Cote d’Ivoire determined to compete and make Ghanaians proud,” Ogum said.
These qualifiers represent the gateway to the 2025 U-17 AFCON, with the top teams earning the right to compete on the continental stage.
For Ghana, a two-time FIFA U-17 World Cup champion, the tournament is an opportunity to reclaim their historical dominance in African youth football after some ups and downs in recent years.
