Ghana’s U17 team, the Black Starlets, secured a 2-0 victory against Benin in the WAFU Zone B U17 Championship, advancing to the semifinals. The match, held at the University of Ghana Stadium, showcased Ghana’s dominance in the tournament, with goals from Kagawa Mensah and Theophilus Ayamga.
Laryea Kingston’s side has, therefore, finished at the top of Group A with a 100% record, having also thrashed the Ivory Coast 5-1 in their opening group game. Following a dominant start to the game, Ghana took the lead in the 19th minute after Joseph Narbi went on a brilliant solo run before setting up Kagawa Mensah to score.
The Black Starlets doubled their lead just three minutes later, this time Ayamga finishing off an amazing team move that started from their own half. The Black Starlets will now face the runners-up of Group B, which contains Nigeria, Burkina Faso, Niger and Togo, in the last four of the tournament.
Meanwhile, the WAFU Zone B U17 Championship offers a route to qualify for the 2024 U17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
