Ghana U-15 boys arrive in Azerbaijan for FIFA World Cup and Festival
by Ayeh Offei-Akoto · MyNewsGh.comGhana’s National U-15 Boys team have arrived in Azerbaijan ahead of the FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival.
The team departed Accra on Wednesday and arrived safely in Baku, where they were welcomed at the airport.
The contingent, comprising 12 players and technical staff, appeared in high spirits upon arrival before completing the mandatory tournament registration and documentation procedures.
Ghana have been placed in Group W alongside Uzbekistan, Myanmar, Guam, the Bahamas and Kazakhstan.
The team will begin their campaign against Uzbekistan on Saturday, October 24, before facing Myanmar and Guam on Sunday, October 25. They will conclude their group-stage matches against the Bahamas and Kazakhstan on Monday, October 26, 2026.
As part of their preparations, the team held their first training session on Thursday evening as they stepped up preparations for their opening match against Uzbekistan.
The FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival is part of FIFA’s Talent Development Scheme, which aims to provide young footballers with early international exposure and valuable experience.
Source: MyNewsGh.com
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