WAFU ZONE B U-17: Laryea Kingston warns Black Starlets against complacency ahead of Benin clash

By Eustace Nii AKWEI, Accra

Black Starlets Head Coach Laryea Kingston remains confident that complacency will not affect his team as they prepare to face Benin on Tuesday in the ongoing 2024 WAFU Zone B Under-17 Championship at the University of Ghana Stadium, Legon.

Following a resounding 5-1 victory over Ivory Coast in their opening match, the Black Starlets are set to play against Benin on Tuesday evening.

The team held their final training session on Monday at the Accra Sports Stadium ahead of the crucial game in Legon.

Despite the significant win over Ivory Coast, concerns have been raised about Ghana’s approach to the upcoming game against Benin, especially since Benin narrowly lost 1-0 to Ivory Coast.

However, Laryea Kingston is confident that his team will maintain their focus and avoid complacency in the match against Benin.

Ghana is aiming to qualify for the Under-17 AFCON in 2025 after missing out on the last two editions of the competition.

“Complacency? Oh no! It’s not in our dictionary,” Laryea reacted when asked whether his boys would be complacent against Benin.

“We have our style and that is what we hope to show. We aim to dominate the game in terms of possession and win and that’s what we will be doing on Tuesday.”

“As for the Ivory Coast game, it’s past and gone and we’ve forgotten about it.

“The most important game for us now is Benin and we will approach it with all the necessary seriousness,”