Henry Asante Twum, the Communications Director of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), has officially declared Ghana’s readiness to host the upcoming WAFU U-17 tournament, boasting four fully-equipped facilities for the participating teams.

Excitement mounts as the competition, set to commence on May 15, approaches. Niger, one of the competing teams, has already arrived in Ghana and engaged in a friendly match against the host nation.

The match, held at the Accra Sports Stadium, culminated in a decisive 2-0 victory for Ghana, underscoring the host’s preparedness for the tournament.

Twum provided insights into the tournament preparations, emphasizing Ghana’s readiness to welcome the remaining participating teams. “Today, on the 10th of May, we eagerly await the arrival of the remaining teams. They are required to be present five clear days before the competition begins to undergo all necessary procedures,” he stated in an interview monitored by Footballghana.com.

Highlighting the meticulous planning undertaken, Twum revealed, “We have ensured that the stadium and training facilities are in prime condition for the tournament. The pitch and other amenities have undergone refurbishment by Green Grass Technology, ensuring optimal playing conditions.”

He further outlined the designated training venues for the tournament, including Sarbah, University of Ghana, Athletic Oval, and Achimota School Park, which have been meticulously prepared to cater to the needs of the participating teams.

With Group A consisting of three teams and Group B comprising four teams, the stage is set for an enthralling competition as Ghana assumes the role of host for the prestigious WAFU U-17 tournament.