Ghana’s Black Starlets are determined to turn chances into goals when they face host nation Ivory Coast in their second Group A match at the WAFU B U-17 Championship in Yamoussoukro on Wednesday evening (18:00 GMT).

Head coach Dr Prosper Narteh Ogum expressed confidence that his side’s attacking edge has sharpened since their 1–1 opening draw with Togo.

> “Creating chances is not the problem—it’s about conversion,” Dr Ogum told reporters. “Because of that, we dedicated a full training session to goal scoring. We recreated some of the situations from our first game and worked specifically on finishing. The conversion was good in training, and I’m sure it will be better against Ivory Coast.”

The Black Starlets, who impressed with their build-up play but lacked a clinical touch against Togo, are eager to grab a first win that could boost their bid to qualify for the Africa U17 Cup of Nations and, ultimately, the 2026 FIFA U17 World Cup.

Kickoff at the Charles Konan Banny Stadium promises a lively atmosphere as Ghana aims to silence the home crowd and stake an early claim for a semi-final spot.