Ghana’s Black Starlets will aim to maintain their unbeaten run at the 2026 WAFU Zone B U17 Championship when they face hosts Burkina Faso in their final Group A fixture in Ouagadougou.
Kassim Ocansey’s side have already secured qualification for the semi-finals following two impressive performances but will be determined to end the group stage on a winning note against a Burkina Faso team hoping to capitalise on home advantage.
The Black Starlets opened their campaign with a narrow 1-0 victory over Togo, courtesy of David Kwarteng’s decisive goal, before recording a 3-1 win over Benin to confirm their place in the last four.
Despite securing qualification, captain Issah Abdul Rafiu has stressed that the team remains focused on the task ahead and will not ease off against the hosts.
Burkina Faso, meanwhile, will be counting on the support of their home fans and familiarity with local conditions to challenge Ghana.
The tournament serves as a qualifying competition for the 2027 U17 Africa Cup of Nations, making every performance important as Ghana pursue their ambitions of progressing further in the competition today, October 16.
