Sports News of Wednesday, 5 July 2017

Source: ghanasoccernet.com

Black Starlets to know opponents for 2017 FIFA U17 World Cup on Friday

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Ghana will know their opponents for the 2017 FIFA U17 World Cup on Friday when the draw takes place in Mumbai.

The Black Starlets finished second at the African Championship and will be joined by Guinea, Mali and Niger.

They could be pair against South America oppositions Paraguay, Chile, Brazil and Colombia.

Europe had Spain, Turkey, France, England and Germany qualify from the UEFA Championships.

The 2017 FIFA U17 World Cup finals will be played from 6-28 October.

Qualified teams for 2017 FIFA U17 World Cup

Asia: Iraq, Iran, Japan, Korea DPR and India

Europe: Spain, Turkey, France, England and Germany

CONCACAF: Costa Rica, Honduras, Mexico and USA

Oceania: New Caledonia and New Zealand

South America: Paraguay, Chile, Brazil and Colombia

Africa: Ghana, Guinea, Mali and Niger