Ivory Coast qualifies for the 2027 U-17 Africa Cup of Nations!

Ivory Coast beat Ghana 1-0 in the semi-final of the WAFU Zone B qualifying tournament in Ouagadougou on Tuesday, October 20, securing a place at the 2027 U-17 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. The decisive goal came in the 77th minute, ending the Black Starlets’ unbeaten run in the competition. The Elephants will also play in the regional final against the winner of the semi-final between Niger and Burkina Faso. Ivory Coast is the first WAFU Zone B team to qualify.