Head coach of the national under 17 football team, Samuel Paa Kwesi Fabian says his charges can secure a final place on Wednesday when they lock horns with Niger in the semi-finals of the total U-17 Africa Cup of Nations Gabon 2017.
The all West-African tie at Stade de Port Gentil will see two-time champions, Black Starlets of Ghana face stiff challenge from Le Mena Cadets of Niger in a tricky tie.
Speaking ahead of the game, coach Fabian believes his side is very motivated to go for victory.
“We respect our opponents. (Niger); but Our chance of progressing to the final is very bright,” Samuel Fabian, the 58-year-old experienced Ghana U-17 trainer told CAFOnline.com
“In fact, we are happy they've qualified together with us because we played two friendlies with them as part of our preparations for this competition but a semi-final match is not the same as a friendly so we would leave no stone unturned,” he added.
The Black Starlets have scored more goals than any other team without conceding any at this tournament.
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