Black Starlets head coach Prosper Narteh Ogum has expressed confidence in his team ahead of Ghana’s opening match at the U-17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
Ghana will begin their Group D campaign against Algeria later today at the Mohammed VI Football Academy, with kick-off scheduled for 19:00 GMT.
Speaking ahead of the encounter, Ogum praised the quality and unity within his squad, insisting his players are capable of competing against any team in the tournament.
“This team has a good balance of talent, discipline, teamwork and determination. The players understand each other very well, and they are prepared to fight for one another on the pitch,” he told CAFOnline.
“Technically, we have quality, tactically we are improving steadily, and mentally the players are showing maturity. These qualities give us confidence that we can compete strongly against any team in the tournament,” he added.
The Black Starlets will also face Senegal national under-17 football team and South Africa national under-17 football team in their remaining Group D fixtures.
Ghana will be aiming not only to impress at the continental tournament but also to secure qualification for the FIFA U-17 World Cup later this year.
