Softfootball confirmed a dominant 4–0 victory for the Ghana national under-17 football team over Côte d’Ivoire national under-17 team in Abidjan. As revealed by the Ghana Football Association via their official X handle, the result marked the second of two pre-tournament friendlies and provides a major confidence boost ahead of continental competition.
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#BlackStarlets cruise to a commanding 4-0 victory over Côte d’Ivoire’s Young Elephants in Abidjan in the second of two key pre-U-17 AFCON friendlies Côte d’Ivoire 0 – 4 Ghana
The emphatic win serves as final preparation for the TotalEnergies U-17 Africa Cup of Nations 2026, set to take place in Morocco from May 13 to June 2. Ghana have been drawn into a challenging Group D, where they will face Algeria on May 14, Senegal on May 17, and South Africa on May 20.
The tournament also doubles as a qualification pathway for the FIFA U-17 World Cup, raising the stakes for participating teams.
Celebration images shared after the match show Ghana’s young stars in their yellow jerseys posing confidently on the pitch, reflecting strong morale and unity within the squad heading into the competition.
The positive momentum comes at a time when Confederation of African Football has officially awarded Ghana the hosting rights for the CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations 2027.
This decision reinforces Ghana’s growing reputation as a leading football destination on the continent, capable of organizing major tournaments and developing young talent.
With strong preparation results and renewed confidence, Ghana’s U-17 side now turns its focus to delivering performances on the big stage in Morocco.
