Ghana Grabs First Slot To FIFA U-17 World Cup

The twinkle twinkle little Starlets [Black Starlets] of Ghana became the first African team to qualify for the FIFA U-17 World Cup India 2017 on Wednesday having mesmerized Gabon by 5-0.

Two goals each from captain of the side – Eric Ayiah, attacking midfielder Emmanuel Toku and a goal from Patmos Arhin gave Ghana two wins out of two matches at the ongoing CAF U-17 championship in Gabon.

Guinea who is yet to play the two-time U-17 world champions [1991, 1995] – Starlets, drew 1-1 with Cameroon in the other group match.

Three more tickets are up for grabs for Africa.

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