Black Starlets head coach Prosper Narteh Ogum believes Ghana’s upcoming double-header friendly against Ivory Coast will be instrumental in shaping his final squad for the 2025 U-17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
The national U-17 side will square off with the Young Elephants in two preparatory matches as part of their build-up to the continental showpiece scheduled to take place in Morocco later this year.
Both encounters will be staged at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium in Ebimpe, with the first match set for Tuesday, April 28, followed by the return fixture on Friday, May 1.
Ogum says the games offer a valuable opportunity to assess his players under competitive conditions while fine-tuning his tactical approach ahead of the tournament.
“This is an opportunity for the players to prove themselves,” he told the Ghana FA website.
“We are looking at consistency, discipline and how well they execute our game plan.
“It’s about building a team that can compete at the highest level,” he added.
The Black Starlets have already arrived in Ebimpe after departing Ghana on Sunday, stepping up preparations for the continental assignment.
Ghana have been drawn in a challenging Group D alongside Senegal, Algeria and South Africa, setting the stage for a demanding campaign in Morocco.
