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Eaglets battle Ghana for U-17 AFCON ticket

By Daily Sports Nigeria on September 30, 2025

Five-time world champions, the Golden Eaglets will tackle the Black Starlets of Ghana in the second semi-final of the ongoing WAFU-B U-17 Championship at the Stade Charles Konan Banny, Yamoussoukro, Ivory Coast, on Tuesday (today).

A year after failing to reach the final of the last edition, which cost them a place at the 2025 U-17 AFCON and, by extension, the expanded FIFA U-17 World Cup, the team now face another stern test to make the showpiece.

The Golden Eaglets have been in good form in the tournament, scoring four goals and conceding only one, in the process amassing four points to top the three-team group B.

Led by coach Manu Garba, the team routed the Baby Cheetahs of the Benin Republic 4 -1 in their first game last Wednesday before a goalless draw against Burkina Faso.

On their part, Ghana’s Black Starlets struggled to reach this stage.

The team played 1-1 with Togo in their opening game in Group A, and came short by three goals against the hosts Ivory Coast in their second game. They were on the verge of crashing out when the scoreline stood at 1-1 against the Niger Republic, before two late goals in the second half secured a win and qualification for the semi-final.

Therefore, this semi-final clash between the two West African giants promises to be an interesting encounter. However, the Eaglets have recorded more victories against their counterparts in the WAFU-B U-17 Championship.

Golden Eaglets defeated the Black Starlets 4-2 in the opening game of the 2022 edition hosted by Ghana in the city of Cape Coast.

The same shouts of victory echoed in the camp of Golden Eaglets when the team defeated Black Starlets 3-2 in the bronze medal clash of the last edition held in Accra, Ghana.

Another win for the Golden Eaglets in Tuesday’s clash will not only secure a berth in the final but also qualification to the 2026 Africa U-17 Cup of Nations.

After failing to reach the final of last year’s edition, the Golden Eaglets missed the 2025 U-17 AFCON and, by extension, a chance to play at the expanded FIFA U-17 World Cup – a tournament they have won five times.

Today’s clash will begin by 8 pm.

Source Punch Ng

Posted September 30, 2025