Ghana\u2019s Black Starlets qualified for the final of the CAF U-17 championship after a 6-5 win on penalties.<\/p>\n
The clinching penalty from Emmanuel Toku, who is slowly becoming the star player of the team, saw the Starlets overcome a nervous penalty shoot-out to reach the finals.<\/p>\n
Coach Paa Kwesi Fabin\u2019s side had been wasteful throughout the game missing several clear opportunities that came their way.<\/p>\n
Skipper Eric Ayiah, Gabriel Leveh, Emmanuel Toku and Abdul Razak Yusif were all culprits as they missed their chances in the game.<\/p>\n
Niger goalkeeper Khaled Lawali Ibrahim also denied the Black Starlets from finding the back of the net with some great saves.<\/p>\n
Penalty misses from Niger duo Yacine Wa Massamba and Djibrilla Ibrahim Mossi saw the two-time Champions (Ghana) make their fourth appearance at the finals after Emmanuel Toku converted the final kick.<\/p>\n
The Starlets will now take on the winner of Mali and Guinea in the final.<\/p>\n
–<\/p>\n
By Citi Sports<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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