U-17 World Cup playoff: Black Starlets ready for Uganda clash - Sheikh Tophic
Sheikh Tophic admitted that Ghana's playoff clash against Uganda for a place at the FIFA U-17 World Cup carries significant emotional weight. He said, "To be very sincere with you, this is a fixture [Ghana vs Uganda] that I wish had never happened." He also said, "I feel that it's going to be a crack of a game. It's a game that will leave you with a lot of memories."
Ghana booked a playoff spot at the ongoing U-17 Africa Cup of Nations after defeating South Africa 3-1 in their final Group D match, although the victory was not enough to secure qualification to the knockout stage. Sheikh Tophic noted that several players in the current Ghana squad previously worked under Uganda coach Laryea Kingston and will be motivated to showcase their development. He said, "We have a couple of players who played under Laryea who are still with the team currently. They also have to prove a point." He added, "They have to show what they learned from that time and combine it with what they have been currently taught under Ogum."
The playoff encounter is scheduled to kick off at 19:00 GMT, with a place at the FIFA U-17 World Cup at stake.
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The Black Starlets are set to face Uganda in a crucial U-17 World Cup playoff game. Black Starlets media officer Sheikh Tophic acknowledges the emotional weight of the match - especially given Uganda's coach.
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