India under-17 coach Luis Norton has described African giants Ghana as the best on the continent indicating football is a tradition in the little West African country.
Host India will play Ghana for the first time in a competitive game as both nations were drawn in Group A together with Colombia and the United States of America.
Ghana will play the Asians in the third group game and Coach Norton who was speaking after the draw indicated it was a tough group but nothing is impossible in football.
"Colombia is very strong in South America. Ghana is a tradition, always a strong team. Ghana and Mali are the two best African teams in this tournament."
"We're working for a victory. In football there are no impossible missions. Our opponents are very strong with experience. We are going to fight every moment, for the results." said Norton,
India kick off the mega-event on October 6 against USA. "They work very well. They are doing a fantastic job for 20 years. They have experience, which is a very important in this competition." Norton commented on USA.
The Black Starlets placed second at the Africa Junior Championship and are returning to the world stage for the first time in a decade.
The two times champions are poised for a third World Cup glory after winning the title in 1991 and 1995.
By Lukman Evergreen Mumin