1st edition of the WAFU-UFOA Zone B Women’s U17 tournament: Benin and Ghana kick off the proceedings

Editor Note: This article is translated from the original written in French by Hilary Christelle Tolo Kpadonou

The curtain rises this Thursday, December 12, 2024 on the UFOA B tournament for girls under 17 at the Prampram technical center in Accra, Ghana. Planned to bring together the seven countries of the West B zone which are Ghana, Niger, Nigeria, Burkina Faso, Togo, Benin and Ivory Coast, the competition will instead be played between 5 teams due to the absence of Togo and Burkina Faso.

The tournament took a unique turn in the group with the withdrawal of the Women’s Stallions of Burkina Faso: Benin and Ghana being alone in this group are automatically qualified for the semi-finals but will face each other twice with a first confrontation starting this Thursday at 3 p.m. GMT.

The Beninese coach, Ida Azonsou, displays her ambitions

During the pre-match press conference, the coach of the Amazons of Benin, Ida Azonsou, appeared confident and determined for the competition. According to her, this introduction against the host country represents a real challenge, but also an opportunity to shine.

Ghana wants to keep the trophy

The coach of the Black Maidens of Ghana, Joe Nana Adarkwa is as confident as his first opponent in the UFOA B tournament. He has clearly displayed his ambitions for the competition and intends to evolve according to the pace of his opponents:

Here is the program for the first and second matchdays

December 12

Ghana vs Benin 3 p.m. GMT

Nigeria vs Niger: 6 p.m. GMT

December 14

Benin vs Ghana: 3 p.m. GMT

Hilary Christelle TOLO KPADONOU