Ghana's Black Starlets face Benin in Ouagadougou knowing victory books their place in the WAFU Zone B U17 semi-finals.
Ghana's Black Starlets are ready for the biggest test of their West African youth campaign. They face Benin in a decisive Group A clash at the WAFU Zone B U17 Championship in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, with a semi-final place on the line.
Coach Kassim Ocansey and his staff wrapped up preparations on Monday morning with a final training session at the Salitas Academy Complex. The technical team used the workout to sharpen the squad's focus and fine-tune the plan for a match that could define the tournament.
Ghana opened their campaign with a 1-0 win over Togo, banking three valuable points. Another victory against Benin would send them through to the semi-finals automatically, and it would also keep alive the winning momentum from their opening match.
Benin will not make it easy. They are chasing progress too, and the Starlets should expect a determined, competitive opponent. The coaches will want a sharper attacking display after Ghana created chances against Togo, and the focus now is on turning that promise into goals.
Kick-off is set for Tuesday, October 13, 2026. For Ghana's young stars, it is a chance to take a major step toward the knockout rounds.
