Ghana’s National U-15 Boys team have arrived in Baku ahead of the FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival.
The delegation travelled from Accra on Wednesday and was met at the airport after landing safely in Azerbaijan. The squad, comprising 12 players and technical staff, completed the tournament’s compulsory registration and documentation procedures shortly after arrival.
Ghana have been drawn in Group W with Uzbekistan, Myanmar, Guam, Bahamas and Kazakhstan.
Their campaign begins against Uzbekistan on Saturday, October 24. They will then face Myanmar and Guam on Sunday, October 25, before completing the group phase against Bahamas and Kazakhstan on Monday, October 26, 2026.
The players appeared in high spirits as they settled into the tournament environment, which brings together leading Under-15 talent from around the world.
The FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival is being staged as part of FIFA’s Talent Development Scheme. The initiative is designed to provide young footballers with early exposure to international competition and experience.
Ghana held their first training session on Thursday evening as preparations continued for their opening Group W fixture against Uzbekistan.
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