Laryea Kingston’s Black Starlets are excelling in the 2024 WAFU Zone B tournament, showcasing a brand of football that hasn't been seen from any of Ghana’s youth teams in recent years.
Not only are the Black Starlets blowing away teams, but they are also coasting through matches with panache and flamboyance, anchored by beautiful, expansive football.
On Tuesday, May 21, 2024, the Black Starlets defeated Benin by a 2-goal margin. However, it was their second goal that caused astonishment and excitement on social media.
The goal scored by Theophilus Ayamga was the climax of a 27-pass sequence that involved almost every outfield Black Starlets player.
It was a goal that perfectly reflects Laryea Kingston’s coaching principles of dominance, patient build-up, and picking the right moment to strike.
Social media users who have seen the video have commended Laryea Kingston and his players for restoring the traditional Ghanaian football philosophy known as ‘agroball’.
Laryea Kingston's team have with the result secured their spot in the semi-finals, finishing at the top of the table with 6 points from 2 matches.
Their impressive goal tally of 7, coupled with conceding just 1 goal, highlighted their strong performance throughout the group stage.
The Black Starlets will have to wait to see which team they will face next in the semi-finals of the tournament.
The Black Starlets are hoping to reach the finals to book an automatic qualification to the U17 AFCON for the first time since 2017.
🇬🇭 Theophilus Ayamga finishes off a 27-pass sequence for the Black Starlets as they take a 2-0 lead against Benin in the WAFU Zone B championship.
— Owuraku Ampofo (@_owurakuampofo) May 21, 2024
This is incredible 🤯 pic.twitter.com/ARZGWkvoZ4