Also known as: The Black Starlets · the Starlets
Ghana's U17 national football team, competing in the 2026 U17 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco under head coach Prosper Narteh Ogum.
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… 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 …
Five players to watch in Ghana’s U17 team: The next generation chasing Black Star gloryThe Ghanaian Times
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 tonightJoy Online
… 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 OgumJoy Online
The 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 Ghanaian Times
The 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 AFCONDaily Guide
A 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 MaliDaily Guide
Kurt 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 AFCONJoy Online
… 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 AbidjanDaily Guide
Sharaf 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’ MoraleJoy Online
Black 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 OgumGhana's Black Starlets missed qualification for the 2026 FIFA U17 World Cup after losing 8-7 on penalties to Uganda following a 2-2 draw in the play-off match at the U17 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.
25 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's Black Starlets missed qualification for the 2026 FIFA U17 World Cup after losing 8-7 on penalties to Uganda following a 2-2 draw in the play-off match at the U17 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.
25 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's U17 team lost 8-7 on penalties to Uganda following a 2-2 draw in their Africa Cup of Nations play-off, ending their hopes of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA U17 World Cup.
25 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's Black Starlets failed to qualify for the FIFA Under 17 World Cup after losing to Uganda 8-7 on penalties following a 2-2 draw in normal time.
23 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Black Starlets defeated South Africa 3-1 in their final 2026 U17 Africa Cup of Nations group match but were eliminated after a drawing of lots went against them; Ghana and Algeria finished level on points and identical goal differences, forcing the lot draw to decide the second-place finisher.
22 May 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana's U-17 side defeated South Africa 3-1 in their final Group D match at the 2026 AFCON U-17, with captain Joseph Narbi scoring twice from penalties. Despite the victory, Ghana's qualification to the knockout stage remains uncertain as they finished level with Algeria on points, goal difference and head-to-head record, awaiting a CAF draw of lots.
21 May 2026 · Joy Online →
GFA President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku delivered a message of encouragement to Ghana's U17 national team via Zoom ahead of their final Group D clash against South Africa at the 2026 U17 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, reminding them of their preparations despite sitting bottom of the table with one point after two matches.
20 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's U17 team, after a 1-0 loss to Senegal in their second Group D game of the 2026 U17 Africa Cup of Nations, are focusing on their final fixture against South Africa tomorrow, which is crucial for their qualification hopes and potential ticket to the FIFA U17 World Cup. The team held a recovery session Monday under Head Coach Dr Prosper Narteh Ogum ahead of the decisive match.
20 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana Football Association leadership and Sports Ministry officials held a national interdenominational thanksgiving and prayer service in Accra on May 17, 2026, seeking divine guidance for the Black Stars' participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be hosted in North America.
19 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Black Starlets took a 2–0 lead against Algeria in their opening Group D match at the TotalEnergies CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2026, with goals from Yao Gavi Robinho and Eric Adu Gyamfi, but surrendered both goals in the second half to finish 2–2.
15 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's Black Starlets led 2-0 early against Algeria in their Group D opener at the CAF U-17 AFCON Morocco 2026, with Yao Gavi Robinho scoring in the second minute and Eric Adu Gyamfi adding a long-range volley in the tenth. Algeria scored twice in the second half to equalize, and the match ended 2-2.
15 May 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
14 May 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
14 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
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.
14 May 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
14 May 2026 · Joy Online →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →