The Ghana Football Association (GFA) President, Kurt Okraku, has charged the Ghana U-17 team, the Black Starlets, to give their best in the 2024 West Africa Football Union (WAFU) competition. The tournament, which kicks off on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, will see Ghana host other African nations in the youth championship.
The Black Starlets, led by former Black Stars winger Laryea Kingston, have been preparing rigorously for the competition with high-profile friendly games and pre-tournament competitions like the U16 UEFA Youth Championship. Their hard work and dedication have been impressive, and they are ready to face the challenges ahead.
In a meeting with the team, Okraku assured them of massive support from the FA and the entire nation. He expressed his happiness to be with the team on the eve of their first major competitive test and commended them for their hard work over the past months.
Okraku urged the team to believe in themselves and clinch victory in their opening game against Ivory Coast. He reminded them that they had offered themselves to serve Ghana at a tender age, and Ghana had offered them the chance to serve. He expressed his confidence in their abilities and encouraged them to surmount any challenges that may arise.
The GFA President’s words were met with loud applause from the team, and he further encouraged them to celebrate their victory after the match. The game kicks off at 2:00 pm local time, and Ghana’s next game is scheduled for Tuesday, May 21, 2024.
Ghana is hoping to leverage the competition to return to the African U17 Youth Championship, which has eluded them for the past seven years. They last participated in 2017, and the team is determined to make a comeback.
The Black Starlets have been training intensively, and their performance in the friendly games and pre-tournament competitions has been impressive. They are ready to face the challenges ahead and make Ghana proud.
The WAFU competition provides a platform for the team to showcase their talent and prepare for bigger challenges ahead. The team is determined to make a mark in the tournament and bring glory to Ghana.
Ghana’s participation in the WAFU competition is a significant step towards developing the country’s football talent. The team’s performance will be closely watched, and their success will be a boost to football development in Ghana.
The Black Starlets have a great opportunity to make a mark in the 2024 WAFU competition. With the support of the GFA, the entire nation, and their own hard work and determination, they can achieve greatness and bring pride to Ghana.
