Ghana's Black Starlets open their U17 championship with a 1-0 win over Togo

Ghana's under-17 national team, the Black Starlets, opened their WAFU Zone B U17 Championship campaign in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, with a 1-0 victory over Togo. David Kwarteng struck the decisive goal in the seventh minute at the August 4 Sports Stadium. Head coach Kassim Ocansey admitted he had expected more from his side despite the win. Ghana, runners-up in the previous edition, are chasing qualification for the 2027 U-17 Africa Cup of Nations - and the campaign is off to a winning start.