The technical team of the Black Starlets has concluded its player screening exercise in the Eastern and Volta regions.
The screenings, which took place in Koforidua and Ho, drew a large pool of talented young players vying for a spot in the next phase of the exercise.
Young, aspiring players born on or after January 1, 2009, were assessed by the technical team for potential inclusion in the upcoming Black Starlets squad.
Head Coach, Frimpong Manso, and his assistants kicked off the exercise in Koforidua on Tuesday, April 8, and wrapped up the sessions in Ho on Wednesday, April 9.
The southern sector screening exercise has already covered the Ashanti, Western, and Western North Regions and is slated to conclude in the Greater Accra Region from April 21-24, 2025.
Meanwhile, on Tuesday, representatives from the Ghana Football Association (GFA), including President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, visited the triumphant National U15 team at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence (GSCE) to celebrate their return from the 2025 Mondialito Promise Tournament.
They emerged as champions with a commanding 4-1 win against Maccabi Tel Aviv in the championship match.
The team’s journey to victory began with a convincing 4-1 defeat of Maccabi Tel Aviv’s U15 side in their opening match. They followed this with an emphatic 8-0 thrashing of Maccabi Bnei Eilat, establishing their dominance early in the tournament.
Maintaining their momentum, they outclassed Maccabi Petah Tikva 2-0 and then overwhelmed Hapoel Tel Aviv 4-0, securing their place in the final.
In the title-deciding rematch against Maccabi Tel Aviv, Coach Yaw Preko’s players showcased their prowess once again, sealing a 4-1 victory to hoist the trophy.
During the visit, President Simeon-Okraku joined the celebrations, posing for a photograph with the squad to commemorate their achievement.
“I congratulated the players and the technical team, led by Coach Yaw Preko, on the feat chalked, and encouraged them to remain disciplined and committed in their pursuit of excellence,” he stated.
“The Football Association remains dedicated to creating opportunities for our youth teams to gain valuable international experience and compete against high-level opposition.” he added.