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Black Starlets Line up Double-Header Against Samartex 1996 Ahead of U17 AFCON

The Black Starlets will intensify preparations for the upcoming 2026 U-17 Africa Cup of Nations with a double-header of friendly matches against FC Samartex 1996 at the Nsenkyire Sports Arena, Samraboi.

The national U-17 side will first take on the youth team of Samartex on Saturday at 16:00 GMT as the technical team continues to assess player combinations and sharpen match readiness ahead of the continental tournament.

The following day, Sunday, 15 March, the Starlets will return to the same venue to face the senior side of Samartex in another crucial preparatory fixture, also scheduled for 16:00 GMT.

These matches form part of a series of build-up games designed to test the squad’s depth, tactical discipline, and competitive edge as they prepare for the AFCON challenge.

Black Starlets Line up Double-Header

The Starlets have already played several friendly matches during their training program, including encounters against True Democracy FC, Port City FC, Attram De Visser Academy, Semper Fi FC, and Golden Kick FC.

The upcoming double-header is expected to provide another valuable opportunity for the technical team to fine-tune strategies and evaluate players as Ghana’s young talents continue their preparations for the 2026 U-17 AFCON.

Linus Siaw Nartey

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