Ivory Coast's U17 team will play in the 2027 AFCON. They dominated Ghana in the semifinal of the UFOA-B qualifying tournament, held in Burkina Faso.

With this victory, the Young Elephants clinch their spot in the continental final stage. They will also play in the regional final.

Their opponent in the final will be known later in the evening. Qualification is already secured; the goal now is to win the qualifying tournament.