Ghana’s Black Starlets lost 2-1 to Burkina Faso in the first semi-finals of the WAFU B U-17 tournament on Saturday.
The win saw Burkina Faso secure automatic qualification for the U-17 Africa Cup of Nations.
It was the Black Starlets’ first defeat in the regional tournament.
The team’s coach and former Black Stars player, Laryea Kingston, announced his resignation as Ghana U-17 handler, following the team’s failure to qualify for the U-17 Africa Cup of Nations and, by extension, the World Cup.
In a post-match press conference, Kingston expressed his disappointment that the team couldn’t achieve their target and concluded the session by announcing his resignation.
According to Kingston, he had performed well since his appointment, initially as an assistant before becoming the head coach, but felt it was time to move on.
“After we came back from Russia, that’s when I decided that whether we win and qualify or not, I’m moving on. After this tournament, I’m resigning as the U-17 coach. I have made that decision already,” he said.
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Naija team is more terrible. Rubbish U17 I’ve ever seen.
Nigeria didn’t fare any better.
The wrong people are in the corridors of power in Nigeria.
Things aren’t changing for the better anytime soon.
Eye don clear the French speaking Countries have taken over West African dominance because of useless leaders. Gusua continue playing with timely preparation just because you are protected by your fellow mafias at the top. Now let us all enjoy the shame of losing out of another U17 World Cup appearance. There is not hiding place for the wicked your master Amaju will be feeling like a Hero now!!!