Captain Joseph Narbi’s early strike secured a valuable pre-tournament victory for the Black Starlets, who edged Division One League leaders Port City 1-0 in a competitive friendly.
Narbi wasted little time making his mark, calmly finishing a well-crafted team move just minutes after kickoff. The captain’s composed effort ultimately proved decisive in a tightly contested encounter that offered a stern test of the Starlets’ organisation and match readiness.
Port City, unbeaten at the summit of Zone Three, quickly settled into the game and demonstrated the qualities behind their impressive domestic campaign. Their aggressive pressing and structured approach forced Ghana’s U17 side to remain disciplined, particularly during sustained spells of pressure.
The fixture forms part of Ghana’s build-up to the U17 Africa Cup of Nations, scheduled for April in Morocco. The technical team has deliberately lined up challenging friendlies to sharpen match fitness, fine-tune tactical cohesion, and evaluate squad depth ahead of the continental tournament.
The Starlets continue their preparations with another test later in the day against Semper Fi, as the coaching staff intensifies efforts to ensure every player gains valuable game time under competitive conditions.