Ghana to face Laryea Kingstonâ??s Uganda in U17 World Cup playoff

Ghana to face Laryea Kingstonâ??s Uganda in U17 World Cup playoff

Ghana will face Uganda in a decisive playoff for qualification to the FIFA U17 World Cup after missing out on an automatic place at the 2026 U17 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.

The Black Starlets were denied a quarter-final place after a drawing of lots in Rabat following a dramatic finish in Group D.

Ghana defeated South Africa 3-1 in their final group game to move onto four points, but Algeria also finished with the same number of points despite losing 2-1 to Senegal.

Both Ghana and Algeria ended the group stage with identical records in goals scored, goals conceded and goal difference, while their earlier meeting had ended 2-2.

CAF regulations required a drawing of lots to separate the teams, with Algeria eventually advancing to the quarter-finals and securing automatic qualification to the FIFA U17 World Cup.

Ghana, however, still remain in contention for a World Cup place through the playoff route.

The playoff clash will see the Black Starlets come up against a Uganda side coached by former Ghana international Laryea Kingston, who previously handled the Black Starlets.

The encounter is expected to attract huge attention, with both sides chasing one of the remaining African slots at the FIFA U17 World Cup in Qatar later this year.

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