Black Starlets to take on Niger in a friendly ahead of WAFU Zone B U-17 Championship

The Black Starlets of Ghana are gearing up for their final preparatory match against Niger ahead of the WAFU Zone B U17 Championship.

Scheduled for Thursday at 15:30 GMT, the match will take place at the Accra Sports Stadium.

This game marks the conclusion of their preparations before the tournament, which kicks off on May 15, 2024.

Laryea Kingston's squad has been diligently preparing and views this friendly as an opportunity to fine-tune their strategies.

Fresh from their participation in the UEFA U16 International Development Tournament in Russia, where they secured two wins and suffered one loss, Ghana aims to use this match against Niger to further hone their skills.

The friendly also serves as vital preparation for Niger, as they too gear up for the WAFU Zone B U17 Championship.

Niger is placed in Group B alongside Nigeria, Togo, and Burkina Faso, while Ghana finds itself in Group A with Benin and Ivory Coast for the WAFU Championship.

Moreover, the WAFU Zone B U17 Championship serves as the qualifying tournament for the 2025 U17 AFCON, adding even more significance to the upcoming fixture.