Ghana’s Black Starlets have sealed qualification for the 2026 U-17 Africa Cup of Nations after a triumph over arch-rivals Nigeria in the semi-final of the WAFU Zone B Championship at the Stade Charles Konan Banny in Yamoussoukro, Ivory Coast.
The young Ghanaians delivered a disciplined and spirited performance, beating their West African rivals 2-0 to book their ticket to next year’s continental tournament.
Both goals came in the second with Starlet showing good defensive resilience to hang in and secure the win.
Victory means the Black Starlets will now face hosts Ivory Coast in Sunday’s final — a repeat of their earlier group-stage clash, which the Ivorians edged 3-0.
Ghana will have the chance not only to avenge that defeat but also to crown a strong tournament run with silverware.
The qualification marks a return to the continental stage for Ghana’s U-17 side, rekindling hopes of restoring the country’s proud tradition at youth level.
The U17 AFCON will be hosted in Morocco.
