Odartey Lamptey confident Black Starlets will bounce back after Algeria draw
Nii Odartey Lamptey expressed confidence that the Black Starlets will bounce back after a 2-2 draw against Algeria at the U-17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). He said, "The Black Starlets will bounce back from this disappointing result. We have a good team, and I am confident we will do well."
The Black Starlets began their campaign with the draw on Thursday at the Mohammed VI Football Academy. They had a 2-0 lead at halftime thanks to goals from Yao Gavi Robinho and Eric Adu Gyamfi. Algeria scored twice before the 70th minute to tie the game. Algeria missed a penalty, allowing Ghana to secure a point. Elsewhere in Group D, South Africa defeated Senegal.
The Black Starlets will play Senegal on Sunday, May 17, at 16:00 GMT. They aim to secure their first win of the tournament.
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Nii Odartey Lamptey is still optimistic about the Black Starlets' chances at the U-17 AFCON. The former Ghana international believes the team has the quality to overcome their opening game result - but can they?
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