… From the golden era of Ghana’s U17 dominance under the old Black Starlets generation to talents like Nii Odartey Lamptey, Mohammed Gargo, Samuel Inkoom, Abdul Rahman Baba and more recently players who graduated through Ghana’s youth system into European football, the country’s co …
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Black Starlets — Ghana's U-17 national football team competing in the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco under coach Prosper Narteh Ogum.
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- May 2026
The Black Starlets will begin their 2026 U17 Africa Cup of Nations campaign today, Thursday May 14, 2026 with a highly anticipated Group D clash against Algeria in Rabat. …
Black Starlets ready for Algeria test in U17 AFCON opener tonight… The Black Starlets have been stepping up preparations in Morocco ahead of the crucial Group D encounter, with the technical team expressing satisfaction with the readiness. …
U17 AFCON: Ghana’s Black Starlets ready for Algeria test – Prosper OgumThe Black Starlets have concluded preparations on Wednesday ahead of their opening Group D match against Algeria at the 2026 U-17 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. …
U-17 AFCON: Black Starlets wrap up preparations for Algeria clash in openerThe Management Committee Chairman of the Black Starlets, Frederick Acheampong, has thrown his full support behind the team following their narrow defeat to Mali in a preparatory friendly ahead of the 2026 U17 Africa Cup of Nations. …
Black Starlets Mgt C’ttee Chairman backs team to shine at U17 AFCONA scene during the match Ghana’s Black Starlets concluded their preparations for the 2026 U17 Africa Cup of Nations with a hard-fought 1-0 defeat to Mali in a friendly match played on Sunday in Mohammedia, Morocco. …
Black Starlets End AFCON Preparations With Defeat To MaliKurt Okraku Ghana Football Association President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku has urged the Black Starlets to rise to the occasion and restore the nation’s dominance at the 2026 U-17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco. …
Kurt Okraku Rallies Black Starlets Ahead Of U-17 AFCON- April 2026
… Alhassan Abu, has paid a morale-boosting visit to the Black Starlets ahead of their international friendly matches in Abidjan. …
Ghana’s Ambassador to Côte d’Ivoire rallies Black Starlets ahead of friendly matches in AbidjanSharaf Mahama (middle) with the team Sharaf Mahama, son of John Dramani Mahama, has paid a morale-boosting visit to the Black Starlets during their friendly encounter with True Life FC at the Accra Sports Stadium. …
Sharaf Mahama Boosts Black Starlets’ MoraleBlack Starlets head coach Prosper Narteh Ogum believes he is not under any pressure to ensure Ghana does well at the upcoming U17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). …
U17 AFCON: There’s no pressure on me to do well – Prosper Ogum
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Five emerging talents in Ghana's U17 football squad
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Under head coach Prosper Nartey Ogum, Ghana's U17 side features technically gifted attackers, physically imposing defenders and tactically intelligent midfielders hoping to continue the country's youth football legacy. The article profiles five prospects, including striker Robinho Yao Gavi of Hakla FC, described as a physically strong, direct centre-forward attracting European attention.
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Yesterday
Five emerging talents in Ghana's U17 football squad
Under head coach Prosper Nartey Ogum, Ghana's U17 side features technically gifted attackers, physically imposing defenders and tactically intelligent midfielders hoping to continue the country's youth football legacy. The article profiles five prospects, including striker Robinho Yao Gavi of Hakla FC, described as a physically strong, direct centre-forward attracting European attention.
12 hours ago · Joy Online →
Black Starlets face Algeria in U17 AFCON Group D opener
Ghana's U17 team begins their 2026 Africa Cup of Nations campaign against Algeria in Rabat on Thursday, having qualified for the continental tournament after finishing second in WAFU Zone B qualifying. Coach Prosper Narteh Ogum's squad prepared with friendlies against Ivory Coast twice and Mali ahead of the Group D clash.
15 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's Black Starlets confident for U-17 AFCON Algeria opener
Ghana's U-17 side, led by head coach Prosper Narteh Ogum, are prepared and confident ahead of their opening Group D match against Algeria at the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations on Thursday in Rabat. The team has completed preparations in Morocco with all players available and no injury concerns reported.
22 hours ago · Joy Online →
Black Starlets complete preparations for Algeria U-17 AFCON opener
Ghana's U-17 team has finished training ahead of their opening Group D match against Algeria at the 2026 U-17 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco on May 14, with head coach Prosper Narteh Ogum's squad in high morale and all players fit after a productive preparation including a 4-0 victory over Ivory Coast.
22 hours ago · Joy Online →
Wednesday 13 May
Black Starlets management chairman backs team after Mali loss
The Management Committee Chairman of the Black Starlets has encouraged the team following a 1-0 defeat to Mali in a warm-up match before the 2026 U17 Africa Cup of Nations, praising their display despite the loss and urging them to focus on qualifying for the FIFA U17 World Cup.
13 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Monday 11 May
Black Starlets lose to Mali in final AFCON warm-up match
Ghana's Black Starlets finished their 2026 U17 Africa Cup of Nations preparations with a 1-0 defeat to Mali in a friendly match in Morocco, with the goal coming via own goal in the 65th minute. Coach Prosper Narteh Ogum said the team created several scoring opportunities and the match provided valuable competition before the tournament begins.
11 May 2026 · Daily Guide →
Thursday 7 May
GFA President Okraku urges Black Starlets to win U-17 AFCON
Kurt Okraku, Ghana Football Association President, saw off the Black Starlets at Kotoka International Airport and urged the squad to win the 2026 U-17 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, describing their qualification as a major breakthrough after years of absence and reminding them of the responsibility of wearing the national jersey.
7 May 2026 · Daily Guide →
Thursday 30 April
Ghana's ambassador visits Black Starlets before Ivory Coast friendlies
Ghana's Ambassador to Côte d'Ivoire visited the Black Starlets on 27 April 2026 ahead of two friendly matches against the Young Elephants scheduled for 27 and 30 April, urging the team to prioritise teamwork and unity.
30 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Tuesday 28 April
Sharaf Mahama visits Black Starlets ahead of Africa Cup
Sharaf Mahama, son of John Dramani Mahama, visited Ghana's U-17 national team during a friendly match to offer encouragement as they prepare for the upcoming U-17 Africa Cup of Nations. He urged the squad to remain focused and represent Ghana with pride, while reminding them of their successful qualification during the WAFU tournament.
28 April 2026 · Daily Guide →
Monday 27 April
Ghana U17 coach says no pressure ahead of AFCON return
Black Starlets head coach Prosper Ogum says he feels no pressure to ensure Ghana performs well at the upcoming U17 Africa Cup of Nations in Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana's first appearance in the competition since 2017. The team will face Algeria, Senegal, and South Africa in Group D, with the tournament also serving as a World Cup qualifier.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Black Starlets arrive in Ivory Coast for friendly matches
Ghana's U-17 Black Starlets have arrived in Ivory Coast to prepare for two friendlies against the Young Elephants on April 27 and 30 at Alassane Ouattara Stadium, as part of their preparations for the U-17 Africa Cup of Nations.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →