2024 WAFU Zone B U-17 Tournament to gets underway today in Accra

The 2024 WAFU Zone B U-17 tournament kicks off today, May 15th, at the University of Ghana Stadium in Accra, Ghana.

In the opening match, anticipation is high as the Black Starlets face off against rivals Cote d'Ivoire at 16:00 GMT.

Both teams are eager to set a strong tone for the championship. Defending champions Nigeria will take on 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 showcase seven teams: Nigeria, Ghana, Cote d'Ivoire, Benin, Niger, Togo, and Burkina Faso.

These teams will compete for the championship title and a coveted spot in the upcoming U17 Africa Cup of Nations.

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

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

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

Groups:

• Group A: Ghana, Cote d'Ivoire, Benin
• Group B: Burkina Faso, Nigeria, Togo, Niger.