WAFU B U17: Ivory Coast and Ghana set for high-stakes clash in Yamoussoukro
Ivory Coast and Ghana will meet on Friday evening in a much-anticipated semi-final of the WAFU B U17 Tournament at the Stade Charles Konan Banny in Yamoussoukro.
The match, which kicks off at 19:00 GMT, will decide who advances to the final of the regional competition and keep alive their hopes of lifting the trophy.
The encounter pits two of West Africa’s most storied footballing nations against each other at youth level, promising an intense and open contest.
Ivory Coast, buoyed by home support, have impressed throughout the tournament with their fluid attacking style and disciplined defending.
Ghana, renowned for their pedigree in age-group competitions, will arrive with their usual blend of physicality and flair, determined to spoil the hosts’ ambitions.
Both sides have taken different routes to the semi-final but share the same objective: to reach Sunday’s showpiece and enhance their reputation as youth football powerhouses in the sub-region. For the young Elephants, the match is a chance to reaffirm their rise in youth development, while for the Black Starlets it is an opportunity to reclaim their dominance after recent mixed results at this level.
Fans eager to follow the action live will be able to do so via the official WAFU B Zone YouTube channel, which will stream the semi-final free of charge.
The platform has become the main broadcast hub for the tournament, allowing viewers across the continent and beyond to watch every moment without geographical restrictions.
The winner of this semi-final will book a place in the final, scheduled for Sunday evening, and move one step closer to regional glory.
For both nations, the stakes are high: a victory would not only secure a spot in the title decider but also serve as a springboard for their emerging stars to attract wider attention.
As anticipation builds in Yamoussoukro, the Stade Charles Konan Banny is expected to be a cauldron of noise, with local supporters providing a vibrant backdrop.
Whether the roar of the crowd spurs the Ivorians on or galvanises the Ghanaians to silence them remains to be seen.
One certainty is that the match promises drama, skill and a glimpse of the future stars of African football, streamed live for all to see.
