Ghana edge past Nigeria to secure first U-17 AFCON spot since 2017

Manu Garba Under Fire After Golden Eaglets Crash Out of WAFU B U-17

The Golden Eaglets of Nigeria have suffered another major setback on the international stage after crashing out of the WAFU Zone B U-17 Championship with a 2-0 defeat to Ghana in the semi-final. The result not only ends their hopes of lifting the regional trophy but also rules the Golden Eaglets out of the 2026 U-17 Africa Cup of Nations. This latest failure adds to a worrying trend in Nigeria’s youth football. The five-time FIFA U-17 World Cup …

Golden Eaglets’ World Cup Ambitions Crushed, Nigeria’s Football Future in Doubt

Following the Golden Eaglets’ 2-0 defeat against the Ghana Black Starlets in the WAFU-B U17 tournament semi-finals on Tuesday, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is under increased pressure to review the state of the country’s cadet football system. This outcome carries significant historical weight: it marks the first time since 1999 that Nigeria has failed to qualify for the FIFA U-17 World Cup back-to-back, clearly highlighting a worrying …

Ghana book U-17 Afcon place after victory against Nigeria

Ghana’s Black Starlets have ended a nine-year wait to return to the U-17 Africa Cup of Nations after sealing qualification with a 2-0 victory over Nigeria in the semi-finals of the WAFU Zone B Championship in Yamoussoukro. Goals from John Awule and Robhino Gavi Yao sent Ghana through to the 2026 tournament in Morocco, […] The post Ghana book U-17 Afcon place after victory against Nigeria appeared first on FootyGHANA.com.

WAFU Zone B Championship: Ghana knock out Nigeria to seal 2026 U-17 AFCON spot

Ghana's U-17 national team, the Black Starlets, have officially qualified for the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations following a decisive 2-0 victory over arch-rivals Nigeria in the WAFU Zone B Championship semi-final on Thursday. The triumph, secured at the Stade Charles Konan Banny, books Ghana's ticket to the continental youth tournament in Morocco and advances the team to the WAFU Zone B final against host nation Ivory Coast this Sunday. MUST READ: …

BlackStarlets End Eight-Year Wait, Defeat Nigeria to Reach U-17 AFCON

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/blackstarlets-end-eight-year-wait-defeat-nigeria-to-reach-u-17-afcon/Ghana’s Under-17 national team delivered a commanding 2-0 victory over Nigeria on Tuesday to secure qualification for the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations, ending an eight-year absence from the continental tournament that had become increasingly embarrassing for a nation with proud youth f…

Ghana 2-0 Nigeria: Black Starlets humble Golden Eaglets in WAFU Zone B U-17 semifinal clash

The Black Starlets of Ghana humble the Golden Eaglets of Nigeria 2-0 in a WAFU Zone B U-17 semifinal clash.