Ghana’s U-17 national team, the Black Starlets, have scheduled two crucial preparatory matches as they fine-tune their squad ahead of the upcoming CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.

The Starlets will face Division One sides Port City FC and Koforidua Semper Fi FC in a double-header on Wednesday morning at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram. The first match kicks off at 8:00am against Port City, followed by a 10:00am clash with Semper Fi.

These fixtures form part of the team’s build-up toward the continental tournament, providing head coach Prosper Narteh Ogum with another opportunity to assess his squad under competitive conditions.

In previous warm-up matches, the two-time FIFA U-17 World Cup champions delivered impressive performances. They secured a hard-fought 3-2 win over Na God FC before edging True Democracy FC 4-3 in another entertaining encounter. Both matches offered intense competition and valuable lessons as the technical team continues to evaluate the team’s strengths and address areas needing improvement.

The Black Starlets booked their place at the AFCON tournament after finishing runners-up at the WAFU Zone B U-17 Championship. They narrowly missed out on the title, losing to hosts Ivory Coast in a dramatic penalty shootout after a goalless draw in regulation time last October.

With preparations gathering momentum, the Starlets will be aiming to sharpen their form and build cohesion as they target a strong showing in Morocco.