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Black Starlets Safely Arrive in Ghana After Successful WAFU B U17 Campaign
The Black Starlets, have safely arrived home following their impressive campaign at the 2025 WAFU B U17 Boys Championship in Ivory Coast.
The team touched down in Accra in the early hours of Sunday to a warm reception from management members and officials of the Football Association (GFA).
The Starlets, led by head coach Dr. Prosper Narteh Ogum, were applauded for their outstanding performance throughout the tournament, which saw them qualify for the 2026 U17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) to be staged in Morocco.
The team displayed quality, discipline, and determination, culminating in a silver-medal finish after a spirited run to the final.
Officials from the GFA’s Executive Council were present at the team’s hotel to welcome the contingent, commending the players and technical staff for restoring hope and pride to Ghanaian youth football.
In recognition of their stellar showing, both the technical team and the players received undisclosed but substantial financial rewards from the GFA.
The players and staff expressed gratitude for the Association’s support and pledged to continue working hard ahead of the continental showpiece.
Their return marks the beginning of Ghana’s preparations for another major youth football chapter as the Starlets aim to make a strong statement at next year’s AFCON.
Management of Asempa FM has issued a public apology to the Minister of Youth and Sports, Mr. Kofi Adams, after wrongly quoting him in a recent publication about the selection of players for the Black Stars.
In a statement released by the station’s management, Asempa FM admitted that a quote card shared after Kofi Adams’ interview on Ultimate Sports Show on 13th October 2025 misrepresented his actual remarks.
According to the station, the error created a wrong impression that the Sports Minister was directly involved in selecting players for the national team ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
“The wording on the artwork may have created a misleading impression. For clarity, the Honorable Minister stated that the final decision on player selection rests solely with the technical team, and he emphasized the importance of transparency and merit-based selection,” the statement said.
Asempa FM expressed deep regret for the misrepresentation and apologized to Kofi Adams and the Ministry of Youth and Sports.
The management further assured the public that the station would take steps to ensure greater accuracy and care in its future communications.
“We hold Kofi Adams and his office in the highest regard and deeply regret any inconvenience or misunderstanding caused,” the statement concluded.
By: Jacob Aggrey
When Otto Addo took charge, Ghana sat fourth in Group I with just three points from two matches — a situation that seemed daunting for even the most optimistic fans. But what followed was one of the most remarkable turnarounds in African World Cup qualifying history.
Addo’s arrival brought renewed tactical clarity and belief. He restructured the team’s shape, redefined roles, and instilled discipline in both defense and attack. The results began to flow as Ghana went on an astonishing run of victories.
The coach’s calm leadership was crucial in restoring confidence to key players who had lost form. Veterans found new motivation, while youngsters flourished under his guidance, creating a perfect blend of maturity and energy.
Each win became a statement of intent — that Ghana was back. The team’s comeback victories over tough opponents like Mali and Central African Republic showed resilience and mental fortitude.
By the end of the campaign, the Black Stars had climbed from fourth to first, topping the group with 25 points and a +17-goal difference — a clear testament to Otto Addo’s transformational leadership.
This turnaround will go down in Ghana’s football annals as a story of hope, determination, and tactical brilliance that brought the nation back to the world stage.
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