The Ghana U-17 national team, known as the Black Starlets, is traveling to Samreboi to step up their preparations for the U-17 Africa Cup of Nations. This training camp continues their build-up to the continental youth tournament after they secured qualification through solid showings in the WAFU B zone, including a strong result against Nigeria.
The squad will play two meaningful friendly matches at the Nsenkyire Sports Arena, a respected venue in the Western North Region that often stages competitive fixtures, including Ghana Premier League matches for the home club FC Samartex 1996.
On Saturday the Black Starlets meet the youth team of FC Samartex 1996. Facing a well-organized youth side from a club respected for its academy work and domestic competitiveness gives the national team a useful chance to sharpen their technical and tactical play in a controlled yet challenging environment.
On Sunday they take on the full first team of FC Samartex 1996. Matching up against a senior Premier League squad full of experienced professionals brings a significant increase in physical demand, tactical structure, and overall intensity, offering the young players critical exposure as they refine their approach for the tournament in Morocco.
Scheduling these consecutive games in Samreboi allows the technical staff to work in a focused setting with familiar local conditions, quality opponents at different levels, and minimal outside distractions, all geared toward getting the squad in peak form for the U-17 Africa Cup of Nations.