Black Starlets deputy skipper Nathaniel Adjei is optimistic about Ghana's qualification chances after their 2-0 win over Togo in the ongoing WAFU U-17 Zone B championship.
Ghana defeated their West African counterparts to win their second game of the tourney after a goalless draw game against hosts Niger.
The team finished top of Group A with 4 points and will face Ivory Coast in the semi-final.
The highly-rated defender believes his side will beat Ivory Coast to book a place in the final.
“Our mood is the same as the first and second game, the objective is clear. We are not taking any chances, he told ghanafootballonline.
He continued, “We’re taking it a game at a time so not to get carried away. The coach has warned us against complacency ahead of the last group game.”
“We can’t get ahead of ourselves at the moment, we’re very optimistic but cautious as we aim to clinch the sole slot from the zone.”
This format is the first of its kind introduced by the Confederation of African Football and is expected to increase participation at the youth level to enhance the exposure level.
Winners from all the zones will qualify for the 2019 U-17 African Cup of Nations to be staged in Tanzania.