Black Starlets: Ghana return to the World Cup after 10-year absence

The Ghanaians thrashed hosts Gabon 5-0 in their second group game at the Africa U-17 Championship

Ghana is back in the FIFA U-17 World Cup after missing the last three editions.

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The Black Starlets demolished hosts Gabon 5-0 in their second group game at the 2017 Africa U-17 Championship on Wednesday night to qualify for the semi final of the 8-team tournament, a feat that qualifies them for the World Cup.

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At the Stade de Port Gentil, a brace each from Eric Ayiah and man-of-the-match Emmanuel Toku, complemented by a goal from substitute Patmos Arhin, made sure coach Paa Kwesi Fabin's exciting boys qualified for the 2017 World Cup to be hosted by Egypt in October.

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The Starlets, who have scored nine goals in two games without conceding, are currently two points clear in Group A.

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They play Guinea in their last group game in Libreville on Saturday May 20.

Eric Ayiah, the team's 17-year-old striker who plays at Ghana second tier side Charity Stars, is now the tournament's top scorer with five goals in two games.

 

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