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Kassim Ocansey

Also known as: Coach Kassim Ocansey · Coach Ocansey

Head coach of Ghana's U-17 national football team, preparing for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.

2026-09-292026-10-20

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  1. October 2026
  2. Joy Online

    … Head coach Kassim Ocansey and his technical team have completed preparations for the encounter, holding their final training session at the Salitas Academy Complex on Monday. …

    WAFU B U17: Black Starlets target AFCON qualification against Ivory Coast
  3. Daily Guide

    … Coach Kassim Ocansey’s side collected seven points from three matches, defeating Togo and Benin before drawing 0-0 with hosts Burkina Faso in their final group fixture. …

    Black Starlets To Face Ivory Coast In WAFU Zone B U17 Semi-Final
  4. The Ghanaian Times

    … Coach Kassim Ocansey’s side amassed seven points from three matches, recording victories over Togo and Benin before holding hosts Burkina Faso to a draw in their final group fixture. …

    Black Starlets face Côte d’Ivoire in WAFU Zone B U-17 semi-final
  5. Joy Online

    … Coach Kassim Ocansey’s side collected seven points from three matches, recording victories over Togo and Benin before playing out a goalless draw against hosts Burkina Faso in their final group fixture. …

    WAFU B U17: Black Starlets to face Ivory Coast in semi-final clash
  6. Daily Guide

    Kassim Ocansey Black Starlets coach Kassim Ocansey has called for further improvement from his players despite their 3-1 victory over Benin at the ongoing WAFU B U17 Championship. …

    Ocansey Demands More Despite Starlets’ Victory
  7. The Ghanaian Times

    The Black Starlets Head Coach, Kassim Ocansey, has expressed satisfaction with his side’s 3-1 victory over Benin at the ongoing WAFU B U17 Championship, while acknowledging that there is still room for improvement in the team’s performance. …

    Ocansey satisfied with win over Benin  • Targets trophy, AFCON qualification
  8. Joy Online

    … The two teams that reach the final will seal qualification for next year’s AFCON. “Coming here [Ouagadougou], we had three targets; to qualify for the semi-final, to qualify for the AFCON by being finalists and to lift the trophy,” head coach Kassim Ocansey said after the 3-1 win …

    WAFU B U17: Black Starlets target AFCON slot after booking semi-final place
  9. The Ghanaian Times

    … This was confirmed by the team’s Head Coach, Kassim Ocansey who shared with the Ghanafa.org his mixed feelings about the game despite winning 1-0. …

    WAFU B U17: Kassim Mingle asks for more as Black Starlets face Benin today
  10. Joy Online

    Black Starlets head coach Kassim Ocansey has expressed mixed feelings following Ghana’s 1-0 victory over Togo in their opening match of the 2026 WAFU Zone B U17 Championship in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. …

    WAFU B U17: ‘We won but I expected more from my boys’ – Kassim Ocansey
  11. September 2026
  12. The Ghanaian Times

    … Coach Kassim Ocansey and his technical team increased the intensity of Monday’s session as the players worked on their physical conditioning, tactical organisation and attacking play ahead of the second encounter. …

    Starlets set for Morocco friendly today

Today

  1. Black Starlets target AFCON qualification against Ivory Coast

    Ghana's U17 Black Starlets face Ivory Coast in the semi-finals of the 2026 WAFU Zone B U17 Championship on Tuesday, with the winner qualifying for the 2027 U17 Africa Cup of Nations. Ghana enters unbeaten after collecting seven points from three group matches.

    15 hours ago · Joy Online →

Yesterday

  1. Ghana Black Starlets face Ivory Coast in WAFU Zone B U17 semi-final

    Ghana's Black Starlets will face Ivory Coast in the semi-finals of the 2026 WAFU Zone B U17 Championship on Tuesday, with a place in the final and qualification for the 2027 U17 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco at stake. Ghana topped Group A with an unbeaten record and seven points from three matches, while Ivory Coast finished second in Group B.

    19 October 2026 · Daily Guide →

  2. Ghana's Black Starlets to face Côte d'Ivoire in WAFU semi-final

    Ghana's U-17 national team advanced to the semi-finals of the 2026 WAFU Zone B U-17 Championship after drawing goalless with Burkina Faso, and will face Côte d'Ivoire tomorrow at 4:00 p.m. with a place in the final and qualification for the U-17 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco at stake.

    19 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Saturday 17 October

  1. Ghana Black Starlets face Ivory Coast in WAFU B U17 semi-final

    Ghana's U17 side will face Ivory Coast in the semi-finals of the 2026 WAFU Zone B U17 Championship on Tuesday, with the winner qualifying for the 2027 U17 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Ghana topped Group A with seven points and an unbeaten record, while Ivory Coast finished second in Group B.

    17 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 15 October

  1. Black Starlets coach demands improvement despite 3-1 win

    Ghana's Black Starlets defeated Benin 3-1 at the WAFU B U17 Championship, recording their second win. Coach Kassim Ocansey praised the team's response but urged elimination of concentration lapses and improved clinical finishing in front of goal.

    15 October 2026 · Daily Guide →

  2. Black Starlets coach satisfied after 3-1 win over Benin

    Ghana's U17 football team defeated Benin 3-1 at the WAFU B U17 Championship, securing their second win. Head Coach Kassim Ocansey expressed satisfaction with the victory while noting room for improvement after his players lost concentration mid-match.

    15 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Wednesday 14 October

  1. Black Starlets reach WAFU B semi-finals, eye AFCON 2027

    Ghana's U17 football team has qualified for the WAFU Zone B tournament semi-finals after consecutive wins over Togo and Benin. Head coach Kassim Ocansey said the team now targets reaching the final to secure qualification for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.

    14 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 13 October

  1. Black Starlets face Benin in WAFU B U17 Championship today

    Ghana's U-17 team leads their group after a 1-0 win over Togo in the 2026 WAFU Zone B U17 Championship in Ouagadougou, with coach Kassim Ocansey calling for improved finishing ahead of today's match against Benin.

    13 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Sunday 11 October

  1. Ghana U17 beats Togo 1-0, coach seeks better finishing

    Ghana's Black Starlets defeated Togo 1-0 in their opening 2026 WAFU Zone B U17 Championship match, with David Kwarteng scoring in the 7th minute. Coach Kassim Ocansey expressed satisfaction with the victory but said his team created scoring chances they failed to convert and could have performed better.

    11 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 30 September

  1. Black Starlets face Morocco U17 in second friendly fixture

    Ghana's U17 side plays Morocco's U17 team today in their second scheduled friendly as they prepare for the WAFU Zone B U17 Championship, which serves as a qualifying tournament for the 2027 U17 Africa Cup of Nations. The Starlets won the first encounter 2-0.

    30 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Tuesday 29 September

  1. Ghana's Starlets intensify training for second Morocco friendly

    Ghana's U17 national team stepped up preparations for their second friendly against Morocco's U17 side following a recovery session Sunday and an intensive Monday training session. The team won the first match 2-0 with goals from Hope Agbasi and Alidu Issah, and will face Morocco again on Wednesday as part of preparations for the WAFU Zone B U17 Championship.

    29 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Ghana's Starlets train intensely ahead of Morocco friendly

    Ghana's U17 national team stepped up training following their 2-0 victory over Morocco's U17 side, with coach Kassim Ocansey focusing on physical conditioning, tactical organisation, and attacking play ahead of the second friendly on Wednesday.

    29 September 2026 · Joy Online →

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