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Benin to Host 2025 WAFU B U20 Girls Cup
The West African Football Union (WAFU) Zone B has officially confirmed Benin as the host nation for the 2025 WAFU B U20 Girls Cup, scheduled to take place from November 3–10, 2025.
The week-long tournament will bring together some of the brightest young female football talents from across West Africa, showcasing the next generation of stars set to shape the future of women’s football in the region.
So far, Benin, Ghana, Nigeria, and Niger have confirmed their participation, with other member nations expected to finalise their involvement in the coming days.
Ghana’s U20 side, the Black Princesses, will travel to Benin as the defending champions, having lifted the inaugural WAFU B U20 Girls Cup in 2023. The maiden edition, hosted in Kumasi, Ghana, saw the Princesses defeat arch-rivals Nigeria 3–1 on penalties after a thrilling contest ended in a stalemate.
The WAFU B U20 Girls Cup continues to serve as a vital platform for nurturing emerging talent across the sub-region. The competition provides young female footballers with invaluable international experience and exposure, contributing to the steady growth of women’s football in West Africa.
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Asante Kotoko SC has announced with deep sadness the passing of its former Brands and Marketing Manager, Kweku Hammond.
In a statement released by the club, Kotoko described Hammond’s death as untimely and expressed heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and loved ones.
“Although his time with the club was brief, Kweku served with dedication, diligence, and unwavering commitment to Asante Kotoko,” the club stated. “His contributions and loyalty to the club will not be forgotten.”
Kweku Hammond served in the club’s Brands and Marketing department, where he played a role in promoting the Porcupine Warriors’ brand and engaging supporters.
The club assured that it will continue to honour his memory and legacy.
“May his soul rest in perfect peace,” the statement concluded.
Fans and members of the football fraternity have since joined the club in mourning, sharing tributes to Hammond for his professionalism and commitment during his time at club.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Captain of Ghana’s National U-15 Boys team, Abdul Aziz Issa, says the exposure gained at the FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival 2026 in Azerbaijan will be vital for the development of the squad.
Ghana finished 7th out of 189 countries after an impressive campaign, winning eight of ten matches.
“I think we played well, the exposure was good for our development, and we can’t thank FIFA and the GFA enough for this amazing platform,” Issa said.
“I’m so very happy to be part of this FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival 2026 in Azerbaijan. I want to thank my colleagues for how far we have brought Ghana in this tournament.”
The captain believes the experience will prepare the group for future challenges at U-17 and U-20 level.
Ghana enjoyed an outstanding tournament, scoring 44 goals and establishing themselves among the top seven teams.
Their dominant group stage saw them score 27 goals while conceding just three. Salifu Fatawu’s side opened with a commanding 4-1 win over Uzbekistan, thrashed Myanmar 7-1, recorded emphatic 7-0 wins over Guam and the Bahamas, before rounding off the group with a 2-1 triumph over Kazakhstan.
Their pursuit of a higher finish suffered a setback in the knockout phase after elimination by Paraguay in a dramatic encounter.
The team bounced back to finish 7th, including a commanding 4-0 victory over Colombia in their final game, despite suffering a 7-1 defeat to Brazil in the Tier A Ranking Play-Offs.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
