The Black Starlets of Ghana
Ghana’s U-17 national football team, the Black Starlets secured a hard-fought 1–0 victory against Division Two side Zilina FC in a friendly match on Sunday, August 31, 2025, in preparations for the upcoming WAFU Zone B U-17 Championship in Ivory Coast.
The contest saw the young Ghanaian side display resilience and tactical discipline against a determined Zilina FC team with a decisive goal to secure the victory.
This match is part of the team’s build up as coach Prosper Narteh Ogum asses his squad’s readiness and try new tactics against competitive opponents as they intensify training ahead of the regional tournament, which also serves as the qualification pathway to the 2025 U-17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
Antoine Semenyo and 4 others report for Black Stars camping
Senior officials of the Ghana Football Association were in attendance for this friendly match, among them were, GFA President Kurt Okraku, General Secretary Prosper Harrison Addo, and Management Committee Chairman Frederick Acheampong.
With the tournament fast approaching, the Black Starlets are expected to continue their preparations with additional friendlies to ensure they are in top form before departing for the championship.
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