Togo U17 target AFCON qualification ahead of Ghana opener

Togo U17 coach Maurice Noutsoudje and captain Riad have made clear their ambition to secure qualification for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations as they prepare to begin their UFOA-B qualifying campaign against Ghana.

Speaking at the pre-match press conference at the Stade du 4-Aout in Ouagadougou, Noutsoudje said the team’s preparations had given them confidence ahead of the tournament.

“We have had a good preparation and we are relying on that to qualify,” said the Togo coach.

Noutsoudje added that the side’s main objective was to win a place at the CAN U17 2027 finals. Togo will start their campaign against Ghana on Saturday at 18h GMT at the Stade du 4-Aout.

Captain Riad also offered a positive assessment of the squad’s readiness. He said the players were prepared for the tournament and had understood the instructions given to them by their coach.