{"id":95396,"date":"2025-09-23T08:13:31","date_gmt":"2025-09-23T08:13:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=95396"},"modified":"2025-09-23T08:13:31","modified_gmt":"2025-09-23T08:13:31","slug":"wafu-b-u-17-championships-we-are-prepared-for-cote-divoire-clash-ernest-ofori","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=95396","title":{"rendered":"WAFU B U-17 Championships: \u2018We are prepared for Cote d\u2019Ivoire clash\u2019 \u2013 Ernest Ofori"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class='booster-block booster-read-block'>\n                <div class=\"twp-read-time\">\n                \t<i class=\"booster-icon twp-clock\"><\/i> <span>Read Time:<\/span>1 Minute, 3 Second                <\/div>\n\n            <\/div><div>\n<p>Deputy captain of the Black Starlets, Ernest Ofori, believes the team is ready for their next challenge after disappointment in their opening game. <\/p>\n<p>The Black Starlets opened their campaign in the WAFU B U-17 Cup of Nations with a 1-1 draw against Togo three days ago. <\/p>\n<p>However, on Tuesday, September 23, they come up against host team Cote d\u2019Ivoire, looking to pick up their first win of the tournament. <\/p>\n<p>Ofori, who started the game against Togo, is confident of a good game against the Ivorians.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019re fully prepared for Ivory Coast,\u201d he said during Monday\u2019s press conference.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe know what is at stake, and we\u2019ve worked hard in training to put ourselves in a good position to win. 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