Ghana’s Black Starlets Depart for Morocco Double-Header Friendlies
Ghana’s U-17 national team left the country on 24 September 2026 for a five‑day training and friendly tour in Morocco.
In Brief
- •Ghana’s U-17 national team left the country on 24 September 2026 for a five‑day training and friendly tour in Morocco.
- •They will play Morocco’s U-17 side twice, on 26 September and 30 September, before returning on 1 October.
- •The matches are intended to assess player performances and finalize squad selections ahead of the WAFU Zone B U‑17 Championship in November.
- •The tour follows a nationwide talent‑identification program launched in June by the Ghana Football Association.
- •Morocco’s recent success as 2025 U‑17 Africa Cup of Nations champions makes the opposition particularly valuable.
Why It Matters
The friendlies give head coach Kassim Ocansey Mingle a chance to evaluate the squad against strong international opposition, helping to shape a team capable of competing for the WAFU Zone B title, which is the qualifier for the 2027 U‑17 Africa Cup of Nations. The preparation period is critical for a youth side that has already proven its ability to reach continental tournaments, and the experience gained against a defending champion can influence the Black Starlets’ performance on the regional stage.
Key Details
- Departure Date
- 2026-09-24
- First Friendly
- 2026-09-26
- Second Friendly
- 2026-09-30
- Return Date
- 2026-10-01
- WAFU Zone B U‑17 Championship
- November 2026
- AFCON Qualification
- 2027 U‑17 Africa Cup of Nations
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