The Black Starlets have finished third in Group D of the 2026 U-17 Africa Cup of Nations after a drawing of lots was required to separate Ghana and Algeria U17 following an extraordinary tie in the standings.
Both nations ended the group stage with identical records in points, goals scored, goals conceded, and head-to-head results, forcing tournament officials to resort to the drawing of lots to determine the final group positions.
The outcome saw Algeria claim second place in the group, while Ghana were pushed down to third despite their spirited performances throughout the campaign in Morocco.
The Black Starlets had kept their hopes alive with an impressive 3-1 victory over South Africa U17 in their final group match, but the result was ultimately not enough to secure automatic qualification to the knockout stage.
Despite the disappointment.
, the former African champions still have one final opportunity to qualify for the 2026 FIFA U-17 World Cup through the playoff round.
The playoff fixtures will feature the third-placed teams battling for the remaining World Cup qualification spots, offering the Black Starlets another chance to keep their global ambitions alive.
Attention will now shift to the crucial playoff encounter as Ghana seek to book a place at the FIFA U-17 World Cup.
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