BLACK STARLETS SECURED GROUP A SPOT IN WAFU ZONE B U-17

By: Isaac Amponsah (Dr Ike) and Aaron Kintoh 

The Black Starlets have been drawn into Group A of the upcoming WAFU Zone B U-17 Championship, which will serve as the qualifying tournament for the 2025 U-17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). 

The official draw took place on Thursday morning in Yamoussoukro, Ivory Coast, where seven countries were divided into two groups. Group A will feature four nations— Ghana, Ivory Coast, Niger, and Togo — while Group B will have three countries competing for qualification. 

The tournament is scheduled to kick off on September 20, 2025, in Yamoussoukro, and will run until October 3, 2025. 

It promises to be an exciting showcase of emerging talent as the best youth players in the sub-region vie for a place at the continental stage. 

The Black Starlets will begin preparations in earnest to ensure a strong campaign as they aim to qualify for the U-17 AFCON and continue Ghana’s proud tradition in youth football.