WAFU Zone B U-17 Championship: Black Starlets are not under pressure to qualify - Henry Asante Twum

The Communications Director of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Henry Asante Twum says the Black Starlets are not under pressure to qualify for the U-17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).

Ghana have been housed in Group A alongside Benin and Ivory Coast for the tournament which kicks off from May 15 to 28, 2024 at the Accra Sports Stadium.

Speaking to Citi Sports, Mr Asante Twum expressed confidence that Ghana can rise to the occasion, match the host, and thrive under pressure to secure victory.

"Pressure is an everyday thing, whether you are the host or you are playing elsewhere there’s always pressure," he said.

"We are a powerful football house, our history says it all. The pressure will be immune to our advantage because we will have the 12 men behind us.

"The fans will throne to the Accra sports stadium as they did during the African games, and I’m hoping the fans will cheer the team to victory," he added.

The Black Starlets are currently in Russia for the four-nation tournament. The tournament will see them face off against teams from Russia, Kazakhstan, and Serbia.