President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku has urged the Black Starlets to stay assured of their skills forward of their essential remaining Group D conflict in opposition to South Africa on the 2026 U17 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.
The President spoke to the gamers and technical crew through Zoom on Tuesday night shortly after the crew’s remaining coaching session, delivering a passionate message of encouragement and perception forward of the decisive encounter.
Addressing the gamers, President Okraku reminded them of the sacrifices and preparations revamped the previous 12 months and inspired them to not permit the present standings to outline the standard throughout the squad.
“My mission right here is to remind all of us that after virtually 12 months of preparations, touring to a number of locations in Ghana to play friendlies and touring to Ivory Coast to play pleasant matches, we’re sitting on the backside of the desk after two rounds of video games,” he stated.
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The FA President added that “A crew that’s nicely ready and has proven quite a lot of promise is on the backside of the desk after matchday two with only one level. This isn’t the very best state of affairs, however the good factor is that we nonetheless have yet another sport to both keep within the competitors or safe a play-off slot to battle for a spot on the World Cup, which is our final purpose.”
Regardless of the crew’s tough begin to the match, President Simeon-Okraku expressed unwavering confidence within the gamers and insisted your complete nation nonetheless believes within the squad.
“I consider on this crew regardless of the 2 setbacks, and my reply will at all times be sure if I’m requested whether or not it is a good crew. This is identical perception all Ghanaians have in you.”
The GFA President defined that the aim of the assembly was to remind the gamers of the help and belief they proceed to get pleasure from again residence.
He added, “I requested for this assembly simply to remind you that Ghanaians consider in you and we consider you’ll qualify. You will have tomorrow to let the entire of Ghana discuss you.”
He concluded his deal with with a robust name for dedication and nationwide satisfaction forward of the South Africa encounter.
“Simply go on the market, play nicely, and win for Ghana,” he charged them.
The Black Starlets head into Wednesday’s sport realizing victory might revive their hopes of development and safe a pathway towards qualification for the FIFA U17 World Cup in Qatar later this 12 months.
