The Black Starlets on Wednesday night, were put on a lifeline after failing to secure a win in their first two matches of the 2026 U-17 Africa Cup of Nations tournament ongoing in Morocco.
Coach Prosper Nartey Ogum side made a sensational comeback to beat South Africa for a place in the playoff, following a 3-1 superb victory.
Ghana drew 2-2 with Algeria in Group D opener, despite scoring twice in the first half of the game. Shockingly, succumbed to a narrow 1-0 defeat to Senegal. With all to do for, the Black Starlets had to stun South Africa if they have to secure a ticket to Qatar 2022 U-17 FIFA World Cup.
Ghana’s win over South Africa only got them to the playoff after finishing 3rd in the group with 4 points as Senegal top the group with 7 points and Algeria second.
The former U-17 Africa Cup of Nations winners would have to gather all their arsenals for the playoff as ten tickets is available to be grabbed for the World Cup.
Skipper of the side Joseph Narbi bagged brace in the first half, both from the spot before substitute Augustine Appiah placed the icing on the cake in the die embers of the game to inspire Ghana to the playoff.
Joseph Narbi went on to win the Most Valuable Award (MVP) following his splendid performance.
Coach Prosper Nartey Ogum side made a sensational comeback to beat South Africa for a place in the playoff, following a 3-1 superb victory.
Ghana drew 2-2 with Algeria in Group D opener, despite scoring twice in the first half of the game. Shockingly, succumbed to a narrow 1-0 defeat to Senegal. With all to do for, the Black Starlets had to stun South Africa if they have to secure a ticket to Qatar 2022 U-17 FIFA World Cup.
Ghana’s win over South Africa only got them to the playoff after finishing 3rd in the group with 4 points as Senegal top the group with 7 points and Algeria second.
The former U-17 Africa Cup of Nations winners would have to gather all their arsenals for the playoff as ten tickets is available to be grabbed for the World Cup.
Skipper of the side Joseph Narbi bagged brace in the first half, both from the spot before substitute Augustine Appiah placed the icing on the cake in the die embers of the game to inspire Ghana to the playoff.
Joseph Narbi went on to win the Most Valuable Award (MVP) following his splendid performance.
