WAFU B U17 Cup of Nations: Ghana FA boss Kurt Okraku charges Black Starlets to beat Cote d’Ivoire in opener
The President of the Ghana Football Association, Kurt Okraku has charged the Black Starlets to beat Cote d’Ivoire in their WAFU B U17 Cup of Nations opening game.
The team has not qualified for the tournament in seven years after failing to qualify for the two previous editions. The last time the Black Starlets qualified for the competition was in 2017.
Laryea Kingston’s boys will kick off their journey today, Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium at 4 pm.
Kurt Okraku visited the team ahead this evening’s game and charged them to secure qualification for the U17 AFCON next year.
"Tomorrow (Wednesday), you will get the platform to exhibit your God-given talent to Ghana, Africa and the rest of the world. The opposition will not escape tomorrow! We'll beat them," President Okraku charged the playing body and the technical team.
"Our desire is to go to the 2025 AFCON: And to open that door, we need the victory tomorrow. For me, tomorrow is our final!"