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West African football teams prepare for WAFU and Olympic qualifiers
West African youth and women's football teams are entering critical preparation and competitive phases. Ghana’s U17 national team, the Black Starlets, have arrived in Morocco to play two friendly matches against the Moroccan U17 side. These matches serve as final preparations for the WAFU Zone B U17 Championship, which acts as a qualifier for the 2027 U17 Africa Cup of Nations.
In the WAFU-B U17 Girls Cup, Nigeria’s Flamingos maintained a perfect record with a 2-0 victory over hosts Côte d’Ivoire. Goals from Oluwakemi Adegbuyi and Pattra Oparanmegwa secured the win, placing Nigeria at the top of the standings with 12 points from four matches. Ghana’s Black Maidens also continue their campaign in the tournament, following a recent 4-0 win over Togo.
Additionally, Nigeria’s Super Falcons are set to resume training in Ikenne on October 4. The team is preparing for a two-legged Olympic qualifying tie against Comoros, scheduled for October 9 and 13. The squad will be led by interim head coach Augustine Eguavoen as they seek to return to the Women’s Olympic Football Tournament.
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Black Starlets · FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup · Flamingos · Ghana Black Maidens · Ghana Football Association · Joe Nana Adarkwah · Nigeria Football Federation · Seidatu Wahab · WAFU B U-17 Girls Cup · WAFU Zone B U17 Championship
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Ghana is drawn in Group C for the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup alongside Brazil, Canada, and Norway.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Ghana's U-17 girls will not underrate Niger despite their recent performance against Togo.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Ghana defeated Burkina Faso 4-0 and Togo 4-0. thevaultznews.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The WAFU B tournament is providing valuable preparation for the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup. thevaultznews.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Ghana has recorded two victories and one defeat in their opening three Group A matches. thevaultznews.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The tournament's intense schedule helps players prepare for the demands of the World Cup.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The loss to Nigeria was a difficult game where Ghana failed to convert chances.