2024 WAFU Zone B U-17 Championship kicks off in Ghana today

Published on: 15 May 2024

The 2024 WAFU Zone B U-17 tournament is ready to kick off today, May 15th, 2024, at Accra's University of Ghana Stadium.

The opening match promises excitement as Ghana's Black Starlets take on rivals Cote d'Ivoire.

Both teams are eager to start the championship on a high note. Defending champions Nigeria will face Burkina Faso on May 16th, while Togo will clash with Niger on matchday two.

Running from May 15th to May 29th, 2024, the WAFU Zone B U17 Cup of Nations will feature seven teams: Nigeria, Ghana, Cote d'Ivoire, Benin, Niger, Togo, and Burkina Faso.

These teams will battle it out for the championship title and a spot in the upcoming U17 Africa Cup of Nations.

The tournament's finalists will secure automatic qualification for the U17 AFCON, making it an eagerly anticipated and fiercely competitive event.

Get ready for two weeks of thrilling football action, as talented young players from the region showcase their skills and compete for glory.

Football fans in Ghana and beyond can expect riveting matches, dramatic finishes, and a display of exceptional skill and determination from the future stars of the game.

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