President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kurt Okraku, has encouraged the Black Starlets ahead of their participation in the 2026 U-17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco.
The Ghana U-17 team will compete in Group D against Algeria, South Africa, and Senegal when the tournament kicks off later this month.
Speaking to the playing body before their departure to Rabat on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, Mr. Okraku highlighted the responsibility the players carry as national representatives and urged them to play with determination and purpose.
“You are carrying the hopes of millions of Ghanaians. When you step onto that pitch, remember that you are not alone; an entire nation stands behind you,” said the GFA President.
The Black Starlets have since arrived in Rabat, where they will continue their final preparations ahead of the competition slated for May 13 to June 2.
