Ghana’s Black Starlets will miss the 2026 FIFA U-17 World Cup after falling 8-7 to Uganda in a tense penalty shootout during the U-17 AFCON qualification playoffs.
The Black Maidens of Ghana delivered a masterclass performance at the Accra Sports Stadium to dismantle Liberia 6-0 in the first leg of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifiers.
Black Starlets Head Coach Dr. Prosper Narteh Ogum has made two changes to the side that defeated South Africa 3-1 for Ghana’s crucial FIFA U17 World Cup qualification play-off clash against Uganda in Morocco.
Salim Adams delivered a promising first appearance for Ghana on Saturday, offering one of the few bright moments in the Black Stars’ 2-0 defeat to Mexico in an international friendly.
Jan Gyamerah made his international debut for Ghana on Saturday, featuring in the Black Stars’ 2-0 defeat to Mexico in a pre-World Cup friendly as preparations continue for the 2026 tournament.
Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Okraku has confirmed that the Black Stars’ squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be officially announced on June 1.
