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Ghana U17s reach semi-finals and target 2027 AFCON

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Ghana’s Black Starlets have reached the semi-finals of the West African Football Union Zone B tournament after victories over Togo and Benin. A place in the final would secure qualification for the U17 AFCON, due to be held in Morocco in 2027, according to MyJoyOnline.

Ghana’s Black Starlets, the national under-17 team, have reached the semi-finals of the West African Football Union (WAFU) Zone B tournament and are now targeting qualification for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Ghana won both of its matches against Togo and Benin, according to MyJoyOnline.

The two finalists in the tournament will qualify for the 2027 U17 AFCON. “Our first objective has been achieved,” Black Starlets coach Kassim Ocansey said after the 3-1 victory over Benin.

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