Ghana’s Starlets step up training ahead of second friendly with Morocco
The team returned to regular training after holding a recovery session on Sunday following their impressive 2-0 victory over the Moroccan youngsters in the first friendly.
Ghana's U17 national football team, known as the Black Starlets, have intensified their training preparations for an upcoming friendly match against Morocco's U17 team. Following a full training session on Monday, the team returned to regular practice after a recovery session on Sunday, held in the wake of their impressive 2-0 victory over the Moroccan side in their first friendly.
Coach Kassim Ocansey and his staff increased the intensity of Monday's training, focusing on physical conditioning, tactical organization, and attacking play.
The Black Starlets aim to capitalize on their performance in the first game, where Hope Agbasi scored the opening goal and Alidu Issah added a second penalty. With the second friendly approaching, the technical team is expected to fine-tune the squad and provide more players with opportunities to earn a place in the team. The friendly will take place on Wednesday, as the Black Starlets continue their preparations for the WAFU Zone B U17 Championship, which serves as the qualifying tournament for the 2027 U17 Africa Cup of Nations.
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