WAFU B U17: Ghana top Group A after win over Togo

Home Home News News Premier League Premier League Division One Division One Black Stars Black Stars WAFU B U17: Ghana top Group A after win over Togo 15 minutes ago National Teams Share this with Email Share this with Facebook Share this with Twitter Share this with Whatsapp The Black Starlets have moved to the top of Group A at the 2026 WAFU Zone B U-17 Championship following their 1-0 victory over Togo on Saturday in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso.

David Kwarteng scored the decisive goal in the seventh minute at the August 4 Sports Stadium to hand the Black Starlets all three points in their opening fixture of the competition, which serves as the qualifying tournament for the 2027 U-17 Africa Cup of Nations.

The result puts Ghana in a strong position in Group A after hosts Burkina Faso and Benin played out a goalless draw in the other opening-day encounter. Ghana lead the group with three points, while Burkina Faso and Benin have one point each, with Togo yet to register a point.

The Black Starlets produced an entertaining display and created several opportunities to extend their lead but were unable to capitalise on their chances. Striker Alidu Issah, winger Yaw Acheampong and playmaker Abdul Latif Wunzalgu were among those who missed opportunities to increase Ghana’s advantage.

Despite the missed chances, coach Kassim Ocansey’s side secured a valuable victory that provides a positive start to their campaign and puts them in a good position ahead of their next fixture.

Ghana will face Benin on Tuesday, October 13, in their second Group A match, seeking another positive result to strengthen their position in the race for a place at the 2027 U-17 AFCON.