The nationwide talent identification exercise for Ghana’s Black Starlets will continue in the Brong Ahafo Region this week as head coach Kassim Ocansey Mingle and his technical team step up efforts to uncover the next generation of U-17 national team players.
The two-day scouting programme scheduled for June 24 and 25, 2026, is underway at two venues: the Ohene Ameyaw Park in Techiman and the Nana Koromansah II Park in Nsuatre. Activities at both locations will run daily from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The exercise is part of the Ghana Football Association’s nationwide talent search aimed at identifying promising young footballers ahead of the next Black Starlets cycle.
Coach Mingle and his team will observe competitive matches and assessment games to evaluate players’ abilities and potential for national team duty.
The programme targets players born in 2010 and 2011, with young footballers in this age category encouraged to participate and showcase their skills.
The technical team is expected to assess key attributes such as technical ability, tactical awareness, physical strength, and overall football intelligence.
According to the coaching staff, standout performers from the regional screening will be shortlisted for the next stage of the selection process.
These selected players will proceed to a final screening exercise at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram, where they will undergo further evaluation before the final Black Starlets squad is assembled.
The Brong Ahafo scouting exercise follows similar successful programmes conducted in the Upper West, Upper East, and Northern Regions.
This nationwide approach highlights the commitment to ensuring that talent is identified from all parts of the country, regardless of location.
Coach Mingle and his technical team have been tasked with building a strong and competitive Black Starlets team capable of representing Ghana at upcoming international tournaments.
These include the 2026 WAFU Zone B U-17 Championship, the qualification campaigns for the U-17 Africa Cup of Nations, and the FIFA U-17 World Cup.
The Ghana Football Association says the ongoing exercise remains a key part of long-term youth development and national football restructuring efforts.
