Ghana national under-17 football team recorded a morale-boosting victory over Division One League leaders Port City FC in a pre-tournament friendly, with captain Joseph Narbi scoring the decisive goal.
Narbi capped a well-coordinated team move just minutes after kickoff, calmly slotting home what proved to be the only goal of the encounter. The early breakthrough set the tone for a competitive contest that tested the Starlets’ structure, composure, and overall readiness.
Port City responded with intensity and showed why they currently top Zone Three of the Division One League, pressing aggressively and maintaining organised phases of play. Their approach provided the level of resistance required to stretch the national U-17 side, forcing the Starlets to remain compact and disciplined throughout the match.
The friendly forms part of Ghana’s build-up to the upcoming CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations scheduled to be staged in Morocco in April. The technical team has prioritised high-intensity preparatory games to improve match fitness, fine-tune tactics, and evaluate squad depth ahead of the continental showpiece.
