The Black Starkets and management team
Ghana’s U17 national team, the Black Starlets, have safely returned home after an impressive showing at the 2025 WAFU B U17 Boys Championship in Ivory Coast.
The team arrived in Accra in the early hours of Sunday to a warm welcome from management members and officials of the Ghana Football Association (GFA).
Led by head coach Dr. Prosper Narteh Ogum, the Starlets were applauded for their discipline, determination, and quality performance throughout the tournament, which saw them qualify for the 2026 U17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) to be staged in Morocco.
Ghana finished the competition with a silver medal after a spirited run to the final, reigniting hope in the country’s youth football.
Members of the GFA Executive Council visited the team at their hotel to commend the players and technical staff for their achievement and for restoring pride to the nation’s youth football setup.
In recognition of their efforts, the GFA presented both players and technical staff with undisclosed but substantial financial rewards.
The team expressed appreciation to the Association for its support and pledged to continue working hard as preparations begin for next year’s U17 AFCON in Morocco.
BY Wletsu Ransford