Black Starlets begin 2027 U-17 AFCON qualifying campaign against Togo

Ghana’s national U-17 team, the Black Starlets, are set to commence their competitive journey toward the 2027 U-17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The team's opening fixture sees them face off against Togo in a regional clash that marks the beginning of their qualifying campaign. This highly anticipated match is part of the West African Football Union (WAFU) Zone B U-17 Championship, which serves as the critical pathway for teams in the sub-region to secure a spot in the continental tournament.

The encounter is scheduled to take place at the August 4 Sports Stadium in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. Fans and observers of youth football are expected to tune in for the 18:00 GMT kickoff. The stadium, a landmark sporting venue in the Burkinabe capital, will host the regional neighbors as they vie for an early advantage in the group stages of the qualifying series.

This regional tournament is the primary mechanism for determining which teams from the WAFU Zone B will advance to the upcoming U-17 AFCON. For the Black Starlets, the game against Togo represents the first step in a rigorous process aimed at returning to the pinnacle of African youth football. Success in this opening fixture will be essential for building momentum in a competitive zone that features several of West Africa's strongest footballing nations.