Black Starlets head coach Laryea Kingston is elated after guiding his team to a resounding 5-1 victory over Ivory Coast in their first match of the WAFU B U17 Cup of Nations.

Ghana’s U17 squad displayed their skill with goals from Joseph Narbi (2), Godfred Sarpong, Harve Gbafa, and Mark Kagawa Mensah, securing a dominant win.

In his post-match interview, Coach Kingston acknowledged the formidable challenge posed by the Ivorian team, praising their quality. Despite the convincing scoreline, he emphasized the difficulties his team faced during the match.

“It’s a joy. We have to enjoy it. 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.

Following this victory, the Black Starlets are now preparing for their next match against Benin in the WAFU B U17 Cup of Nations tournament.

This win is a significant milestone in Ghana’s quest to return to the U17 Africa Cup of Nations, a tournament they have not participated in since 2017.