Africa U-17 Championship: Black Starlets plan friendly internationals against Mali and Niger

The national U-17 football team, the Black Starlets have lined up two friendly matches against Mali and Niger as they plan for the upcoming Africa U-17 Championship.

The Starlets are planning on preparing for the tournament with the two matches in a bid to keep players in shape.

The tournament which is scheduled for Madagascar will commence on April 2 and end on 16.

The tournament will serve as a qualifying ground for the World Youth Championship in India.