Laryea Kingston, head coach of Ghana’s National Men’s Under 17 Football Team, the Black Starlets, emphasized the need for a cautious approach as they compete in the WAFU Under 17 Zone B Championship. Following their 5-1 victory over Cote D’Ivoire in the opening game at the University of Ghana Stadium in Legon, Kingston urged his team to focus on continual improvement.

Joseph Narbi’s two first-half goals set the tone for Ghana’s impressive win, setting high expectations for their final Group B game against Benin at the same venue. While acknowledging his team’s performance, Kingston emphasized the pressure from Ghanaians to see the Black Starlets excel, particularly after their absence from the Under 17 World Cup since 2017.

Despite this pressure, Kingston stressed the importance of a step-by-step approach to ensure the team’s success and qualification for the prestigious tournament.