Black Starlets Exit U17 AFCON

Amajimbos return with lessons after U17 Afcon disappointment

Amajimbos coach Vela Khumalo says he and his side have learnt valuable lessons following their exit from the 2026 Under-17 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) in the group stage. The tournament is being held in Morocco. The result also meant that the South African junior national team missed out on an opportunity to qualify for the Under-17 Fifa World Cup, which is set to be held in Qatar in November this year. Amajimbos succumbed to a disappointing 3…

Black Starlets still have a chance of qualifying for the World Cup – Sheikh Tophic

Black Starlets media officer Sheikh Tophic Abdul-Kadir Sienu says Ghana’s U-17 team remains fully determined to qualify for the FIFA U-17 World Cup despite their heartbreaking exit from the quarterfinal race at the ongoing U-17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Ghana bowed out of the competition after finishing level with Algeria on points, goals scored and goals conceded, forcing qualification to be decided by a ballot. The Black Starlets lost the…

Black Starlets are determined to qualify for U-17 World Cup - Sheikh Tophic

[caption id="attachment_1291526" align="alignnone" width="937"] Sheikh Tophic Abdul-Kadir Sienu[/caption]Black Starlets media officer Sheikh Tophic Abdul-Kadir Sienu says the team remains fully focused on securing qualification to the FIFA U-17 World Cup despite their exit from the ongoing U-17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).Ghana endured a difficult start to the tournament but ended their Group D campaign on a positive note with a convincing 3-1…

Black Starlets Exit U17 AFCON

Ghana’s Black Starlets ended their 2026 U17 Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a spirited 3-1 victory over South Africa national under-17 football team, but heartbreakingly missed out on qualification after losing a drawing of lots to Algeria. The Black Starlets made a bright start and took an early lead when Captain, Joseph Narbi converted from the penalty spot after Abdul Latif Wunzalgu was fouled inside the area. Ghana continued to dominate …