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WAFU Zone B Championship: Black Starlets cruise over Ivory Coast in opener

Samuel Appiah — Wed, 15 May 2024 21:37:49 +0000

Ghana’s Black Starlets kicked off their 2024 WAFU Zone B Championship campaign with a commanding victory over Ivory Coast on Wednesday afternoon.

Under the leadership of Laryea Kingston, the Black Starlets secured a convincing 5-1 win over Ivory Coast at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium.

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Joseph Larbi levelled the score in the 27th minute with a well-worked team goal, giving Ghana the lead.

Larbi struck again just before halftime with a precise low drive, further extending the Black Starlets’ advantage.

Despite Ivory Coast’s efforts to stage a comeback after the break, Ghana remained in control.

Although Ivory Coast managed to score a consolation goal, Ghana’s Godfred Sarpong, Herve Gbafa, and Mark Kagawa Mensah sealed the victory with additional goals, leading to an impressive 5-1 triumph at full-time.

Next up for Ghana’s Black Starlets is their second group match against Benin in six days’ time.

WAFU B U-17 Championship: My players are ready – Laryea Kingston

Samuel Appiah — Mon, 13 May 2024 12:00:56 +0000

Black Starlets coach, Laryea Kingston, is eagerly anticipating the start of the 2024 WAFU Zone B U-17 tournament.

The upcoming tournament serves as a crucial step towards qualification for the U-17 AFCON, where teams compete for FIFA U-17 World Cup spots.

Scheduled to take place in Ghana from May 15, the tournament will feature Ghana’s U-17 team, drawn in Group A, squaring off against neighbouring Côte d’Ivoire in their opening match, followed by a clash with Benin.

Ahead of the tournament, Kingston is filled with confidence and excitement.

“I think the players are at a good level now, and all they need is motivation ahead of the tournament,” he expressed to Joy Sports.

“We’ve played 14 games, scored 46 times and conceded just 12. We’ve been beaten just once, by Russia, so I believe in the boys and I can’t wait for the competition to start,” he added.

Having been part of Ghana’s U-17 team that reached the World Cup final against Brazil in 1997, Kingston aims to replicate that success with the current group of players.