Samuel Boakye makes final squad for 2021 WAFU Zone B Cup of Nations:

Cedar Stars Academy attacker Samuel Boakye has been named in Ghana National U17 final 28-man squad for the 2021 WAFU Zone B Cup of Nations in Kegue, Togo.

Boakye who has been with the team since preparations started last made the final cut for the prestigious tournament after over 150 players were initially selected.

The Black Starlets team departed Accra on Tuesday, January 5, 2020 for Kegue, Togo for the 2021 WAFU Zone B Cup of Nations.

The tournament which was originally scheduled for Benin in 2020, will now be played in Togo from Tuesday, January 5, 2020 to Monday, January 18, 2021 in Kegue.

Ghana have been paired with Nigeria and Cote D’Ivoire in Group B of the tournament. Coach Ben Fokuo’s side will draw a bye in the first round of games in the Group stages following the number of teams (3) in Group B.

The Black Starlets will open their campaign on Saturday, January 9, 2021 against Nigeria.

The top two teams from this tournament will qualify for the 2021 Africa U-17 Cup of Nations in Morocco.