Black Starlets Crash Out of U-17 World Cup on Penalties

Black Starlets miss out on FIFA U17 World Cup after 8-7 shootout defeat

The Black Starlets’ hopes of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA U17 World Cup came to a heartbreaking end after suffering an 8-7 penalty shootout defeat to Uganda following a thrilling 2-2 draw in their play-off match at the U17 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.

Uganda celebrates Cubs' qualification for second FIFA U-17 World Cup

KAMPALA, May 24 (Xinhua) -- Ugandans are celebrating after the Uganda Cubs qualified for the 2026 FIFA U-17 World Cup with a dramatic playoff victory over Ghana in Rabat, Morocco. Coached by Laryea Kingston, Uganda secured its place at the global tournament on Saturday night after edging Ghana 8-7 in a penalty shootout following a 2-2 draw in regulation time. The result sent Uganda to the U-17 World Cup f

Uganda Cubs Qualify For 2026 FIFA U-17 World Cup After Dramatic Win Over Ghana

By Spy Uganda The Uganda U-17 Men’s National Football Team, the Cubs, have qualified for the 2026 FIFA U-17 World Cup in Qatar after a dramatic penalty shootout victory over Ghana national under-17 football team on Saturday night. The thrilling playoff match, played at the Mohammed VI Football Complex during the TotalEnergies CAF U-17 Africa…

Uganda Cubs Edge Ghana to Seal 2026 FIFA U-17 World Cup Ticket

​RABAT – The Uganda U-17 Men’s National Football Team, the Cubs, have qualified for the 2026 FIFA U-17 World Cup in Qatar after a breath-taking penalty shootout victory over Ghana on Saturday night. ​The match, played at the Mohammed VI Football Complex during the TotalEnergies CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2026 play-offs, finished 2-2 in normal time before Uganda triumphed 8-7 on spot-kicks, according to CAF Online. ​Last-Minute Drama …

Black Starlets crash out of U-17 World Cup on penalties

NewsGhana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/black-starlets-crash-out-of-u-17-world-cup-on-penalties/Ghana’s Black Starlets are out of the 2026 FIFA Under-17 World Cup after losing 8-7 on penalties to Uganda in a painful playoff defeat in Morocco on Saturday, extending the country’s absence from the global tournament to nine years. Ghana’s hopes of returning to the FIFA Under-17 World Cup for the…

Abdul Latif Wunzalgu named Man of the Match despite defeat by Uganda

Black Starlets winger Abdul Latif Wunzalgu was named Man of the Match after his excellent performance in Ghana’s painful penalty shootout loss to Uganda in the FIFA U17 World Cup qualification playoff at the 2026 U17 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. The winger was one of Ghana’s best players in the match and provided the assist for the Black Starlets’ first goal. Wunzalgu also scored Ghana’s second goal in the second half, giving the Black Star…