The University of Ghana Stadium is set to host the semi-final clash between Ghana’s Black Starlets and Burkina Faso in the WAFU Zone B U17 tournament on Saturday, May 25, 2024.
This encounter follows Burkina Faso’s 1-0 triumph over Togo on Thursday, May 23, 2024, which secured their spot in the semi-finals.
Burkina Faso finished second in Group B with 7 points, behind Nigeria, who topped the group with a superior goal difference.
The Burkinabés began their campaign with a draw against Nigeria and later defeated Niger 1-0.
Meanwhile, Ghana’s U-17 team has been impressive in the tournament, winning all their group stage matches.
They started with a convincing 5-1 victory over Ivory Coast and later beat Benin 2-0 to finish as group leaders.
Coach Laryea Kingston’s team aims to reach the final and secure a spot in the 2025 U-17 AFCON.
In the other semi-final match, Nigeria will face Ivory Coast, who finished second in Ghana’s group.
The Black Starlets’ dominance in the group stages sets them up for an exciting encounter with Burkina Faso.
