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Ghana to host WAFU U-17 boys tournament in Accra

Ghana will be hosting this year’s WAFU U-17 boys tournament, coming off a spectacular showing in putting together a strong and impressive African Games that blended African countries under one umbrella.

The event will take centre stage on May 15th, 2024, in Accra, the capital of Ghana.

Accra has already portrayed its sports culture, displaying professionalism and hospitality, with the just-ended 13th African Games in March 2024.

Accra is already recognised and respected as the city of sports on the African continent, as the citizens of Ghana are always ready to repeat the same energy and dedication shown in the African Games in order to continue the uniqueness of sports in Ghana.

The tournament will have countries like defending champions Nigeria, Cote d’Ivoire, Burkina Faso, Togo, Benin, and Niger representing to book a spot in the TotalEnergies U17 Africa Cup of Nations, as this tournament opens an opportunity for qualification.

The Black Starlets will be aiming to make a mark on home soil, with key focus on improving on their performance in the last edition, where they were shown the early exit under the stewardship of Laryea Kingston. The tournament will begin on May 15th to May 29th, 2024.

 

Source: gbcghanaonline.com

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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