U17 football: Benin hold Burkina Faso to 0-0 draw
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Beninwebtv
Benin began the UFOA-B qualifying tournament for the 2027 U17 Africa Cup of Nations with a 0-0 draw against Burkina Faso in Ouagadougou. The Guépards will face Ghana on 13 October before ending the group stage against Togo, according to Beninwebtv.
Benin began the UFOA-B U17 football tournament qualifying for the 2027 U17 Africa Cup of Nations with a 0-0 draw against Burkina Faso on Saturday 10 October at the 4 August Stadium in Ouagadougou, according to Beninwebtv.
The Guépards will face Ghana on Tuesday, after Ghana defeated Togo 1-0 thanks to David Kwarteng’s goal in the seventh minute. The Black Starlets are alone at the top of Group A with three points, ahead of Benin and Burkina Faso, who have one point each. The tournament finalists will secure qualification for the continental competition. Togo are also taking part in this qualifying tournament with a 21-player squad.
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