Black Starlets coach Laryea Kingston has acknowledged the difficulty of their match against Benin in the ongoing WAFU B U17 tournament, despite securing a victory.
On Tuesday, the Ghana U17 team, led by the former Black Stars winger, achieved a 2-0 win over Benin in their second and final group game. Goals from Mark Kagawa Mensah and Theophilus Ayamga ensured Ghana’s progression to the semi-finals of the competition.
In his post-match interview, Coach Laryea Kingston emphasized the unexpected challenge posed by the match. “This game was very difficult for us. People thought it would be a walk in the park, but it wasn’t. It was a very difficult match. We were very lucky that we saw their game against Ivory Coast. So that gave us an advantage to see what they are bringing on board. There are a lot of good teams at this tournament,” he said.
Ghana will now concentrate on winning the semi-finals to secure a place in the 2025 U17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), aiming to end a seven-year absence from the tournament.
The Black Starlets’ performance so far has raised hopes among fans, and they will be looking to continue their strong form in the upcoming semi-final match.
