U17 AFCON: CAF confirms dates and kickoff times for Ghanaâ??s group games

Fri 24th Apr, 2026 21:27

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially released the full match schedule for the upcoming U17 Africa Cup of Nations, confirming the dates and kickoff times for the group matches of Ghana's Black Starlets.

Ghana has been drawn into a challenging Group D alongside Algeria, Senegal, and South Africa, setting up a highly competitive group stage in Morocco.

Ghana will begin their campaign on May 14 at 19:00 GMT against Algeria, a fixture expected to set the tone for their tournament ambitions.

The Black Starlets will then face Senegal on May 17 at 16:00 GMT in what is likely to be their toughest group test, before wrapping up their group stage against South Africa on May 20 at 19:00 GMT.

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The competition will run from May 13 to June 2, bringing together Africa’s top youth talent in a tournament that also doubles as a qualification for the global stage.

Importantly, the top eight quarter-finalists will secure automatic qualification for the FIFA U-17 World Cup, while two additional spots will go to the best third-placed teams, ensuring ten African representatives at the global competition.

With qualification within reach, the Black Starlets will be aiming to progress beyond the group stage and reinforce Ghana’s strong tradition in youth football.

Their campaign in Morocco now carries both continental and global significance, with every match potentially shaping their World Cup destiny.

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U17 AFCON: Ghana Black Starlets Match Dates and Times Confirmed

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