Head coach for the National Under-17 team, the Black Starlets Paa Kwesi Fabin, has attributed the performance of the team over Niger in the second round of the Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) Under-17 World Cup, to the presence of the National supporters at the stands during the match.
He described their presence in the stands as a “morale booster”.
The coach made this known at a press conference, after his team secured an important victory over the Menas of Niger, to progress to the next stage of the tournament.
“When you are into a match of this nature and you see such a support from your country in the stands, it gives you some confidence and morale to succeed.
“We were very happy. Their presence really helped the boys a lot and we appreciate their efforts. We wish to have same support for the next match.” Coach Fabin noted.
Coach Fabin also congratulated his players for a good job done, but noted that his team is still a “work-in-progress”.
“We have the situation under control. We would get the best out of the boys in our next game.” He stated.
Ghana by this victory has booked a placed in the quarter-finals with West African neighbors, Mali on Saturday 21st October.
Source: GNA
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Ghana must be weary of Mali. They have a good and competent attacking line. The zonal marking we have been using will not help against Mali. We need a man to man marking and a strong defensive midfield to stop their attack. It will be better to go in as the underdogs since they are the continental champions and we are not. That also means our attackers must be faster and they must utilize their chances. Danso must start or at least, come on earlier. We need productive forward line players. There will be fewer chances, but we must make use of all of them, whilst we stop the Malian attacking machine. It is the best attacking line in the tournament.