The stage is set for a mouth-watering finale at the 2025 WAFU B U17 Boys Championship as the Black Starlets lock horns with hosts Ivory Coast in what promises to be a blockbuster clash on Saturday in Yamoussoukro.
The Black Starlets punched their ticket to the final in emphatic fashion, silencing arch-rivals Nigeria with a commanding 2-0 victory in the semi-finals. Goals from Michael Awuli and forward Robinho Yao Gavi in the first half sealed the triumph, sparking celebrations in the Ghanaian camp and raising hopes of continental qualification glory.
Standing in their way are familiar foes Ivory Coast, who edged Burkina Faso 2-1 to reach the grand finale. The hosts boast the psychological edge, having beaten the Ghana in the group stage, but the Starlets’ resurgence has been nothing short of remarkable. From a shaky start to dismantling Niger 3-1 and sweeping aside Nigeria, Ghana have grown stronger with each passing game.
This final is more than just a battle for silverware—it is a fight for pride, revenge, and a place in history. Ghana will be keen to overturn their earlier setback against the Ivorians, while the home side will look to repeat their group stage heroics in front of their fans.
The Charles Konan Banny Stadium is expected to be a cauldron of noise and passion as two of West Africa’s finest youth teams collide for regional supremacy.
The winner not only claims the WAFU B crown but also sends a strong warning to the rest of Africa ahead of the 2026 U17 AFCON in Morocco next year.
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