Black Starlets relocate training camp to Legon ahead of WAFU B U-17 Championship

The Black Starlets have moved their training base to the University of Ghana in Legon as preparations intensify for the WAFU Zone B U-17 Championship, set to be staged in Côte d’Ivoire this September.

The squad, guided by their technical team, is holding sessions at the University of Ghana Stadium Annex after opening camp earlier at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram.

The decision to shift to Legon is aimed at taking advantage of improved facilities while stepping up tactical drills and conditioning work ahead of the regional tournament.

Originally scheduled for Nigeria, the championship was relocated to Côte d’Ivoire and will bring together some of West Africa’s strongest youth sides.

The competition will feature Burkina Faso, Niger, Togo, Benin, Nigeria, and the hosts, alongside Ghana, in what promises to be a fiercely contested tournament.

The Black Starlets are determined to re-establish their pedigree in youth football, with the competition offering a pathway to the 2025 Africa U-17 Cup of Nations.

Training sessions in Legon have placed emphasis on technical precision, tactical organisation, and physical endurance, reflecting the coaching staff’s aim of building a balanced and competitive squad.

Players have also been put through intense drills to enhance game intelligence and collective cohesion, with the technical team stressing discipline and adaptability as crucial elements in the build-up.

The change in venue, officials explained, allows the team to work in a different environment and avoid monotony as the countdown to the competition continues.

Ghana has a proud history in youth football and the Starlets, motivated by that legacy, are determined to mount a strong challenge against their regional rivals.

The group is focused not only on qualifying for the continental tournament but also on restoring the confidence of fans eager to see the team reclaim its place among Africa’s elite at junior level.

With less than a month to kick-off, the camp remains upbeat and focused.

The players are described as highly motivated, with the entire squad showing commitment to the training regime as they seek to make a statement in Côte d’Ivoire.

The Starlets’ technical staff are expected to fine-tune final strategies in the coming weeks, with attention shifting to match sharpness and tactical rehearsals.

For the young Ghanaian side, the Legon camp represents the final stretch of preparation before they test themselves against the best in the sub-region.