Sharaf Mahama, son of President John Dramani Mahama, paid a courtesy call on the Black Starlets during their friendly match against True Life FC at the Accra Sports Stadium on Friday morning.
Sharaf, who previously had playing stints with the West Africa Football Academy (WAFA), took time to interact with the players and technical team, offering words of encouragement ahead of the upcoming U17 Africa Cup of Nations.
Addressing the team, he urged the players to remain focused and committed as they prepare for the tournament, charging them to make the nation proud and secure qualification to the FIFA U17 World Cup.
He reminded them of their resilience during the WAFU tournament in Côte d’Ivoire, where they defied the odds to book their place at the continental competition.
Sharaf also expressed his excitement at reconnecting with Dr. Prosper Narteh Ogum, who now serves as head coach of the Black Starlets. The two share a history from Sharaf’s time at WAFA, where he was coached by the highly respected Ghanaian tactician.
The visit added a morale boost to the Black Starlets, who are currently engaged in a series of preparatory matches as they fine-tune their squad ahead of the U17 AFCON.
The team continues to build momentum as they aim to make a strong impact at the tournament and secure a place on the global stage.
