Henry Asante Twum believes Black Starlets not feeling pressure to qualify for U-17 AFCON
By Joseph AGBOBLI, Accra
The Communications Director of the Ghana Football Association, Henry Asante Twum has emphasized that the Black Starlets are not buckling under the pressure of qualifying for the Total Energies U-17 Afcon.
The team is set to compete in Group A alongside Coté d’Ivoire and Benin for the WAFU Zone B U17 championship, slated to be held at the Accra Sports Stadium from May 15 to 28, 2024.
Currently, the Black Starlets are in Russia for a four-nation tournament, aiming to refine their skills and showcase their abilities ahead of the main event.
The tournament will see the Black Starlets facing off against teams from Russia, Kazakhstan, and Serbia, presenting an exciting challenge for the young Ghanaian players.
Expressing optimism, Henry Asante Twum asserted his belief that Ghana can rise to the challenge, compete on par with the hosts, and thrive under pressure to secure victory.
“Pressure is an everyday thing, whether you are the host or you are playing elsewhere there’s always pressure,” he told CitiSports.
“We are a powerful football house, our history says it all.
“The pressure will be immune to our advantage because we will have the 12 men behind us.
“The fans will throng to the Accra sports stadium as they did during the African games, and I’m hoping the fans will cheer the team to victory.”
