Following a commanding 5-1 victory over Ivory Coast in the inaugural match of the WAFU B U17 Cup of Nations, Black Starlets coach Laryea Kingston commended the Ivorian team for their formidable performance.
Joseph Narbi found the net twice, while goals from Godfred Sarpong, Harve Gbafa, and Mark Kagawa Mensah sealed the impressive win for the Ghana U17 side.
In a post-match interview, Coach Kingston acknowledged the fierce competition, highlighting the quality of the Ivorian squad. Despite the significant victory margin, he didn’t shy away from addressing the challenges encountered by his team during the game.
“It’s a joy. We have to enjoy. It wasn’t an easy game. The Ivorians are not an easy side. They made it difficult for us. We found it difficult to keep the game because of the way they play. I’m excited. Now Ghanaians have to have fun because it’s a good win against a good side,” remarked Coach Laryea Kingston.
With this triumph over Ivory Coast, the Black Starlets will now turn their attention to their forthcoming encounter against Benin in the WAFU B U17 Cup of Nations tournament.
