Ghana’s national U-15 boys team have departed Accra for Azerbaijan to participate in the maiden edition of the FIFA U-15 Boys World Cup and Festival, which brings together young football talents from across the world.

Fatawu Salifu and his boys will compete in Group W against Uzbekistan, Myanmar, Guam, the Bahamas and Kazakhstan as they prepare for a demanding schedule of matches.

Ghana will begin their campaign against Uzbekistan on Saturday, October 24, 2026, before facing Myanmar and Guam in two fixtures on Sunday, October 25.

The team will conclude their group assignments on Monday, October 26, with matches against the Bahamas and Kazakhstan, completing five games in three days.

The competition’s format is designed to provide participating players with maximum game time and valuable exposure as they continue their development in the sport.

The FIFA U-15 tournament and festival forms part of FIFA’s global Talent Development Scheme, which seeks to identify and nurture young players with the potential to progress to higher levels of football.