Ghana Crowned Champions of UEFA Development Tourney After Win over Switzerland

• The Black Starlets have won the 2023 UEFA Development Tournament
• The young Ghanaians defeated Switzerland 3-2 to become champions
• The two-time world champs now aim to return to U17 AFCON this year

The Black Starlets of Ghana have emerged as champions of the 2023 UEFA U16 Development Tournament in Serbia.

Ghana defeated Switzerland 3-2 on Tuesday morning to finish the tournament with a 100% record.

A brace from Asumadu Ramsey and Debrah Bossman's strike ensured the west African nation secured a hard-fought 3-2 win in their final game.

Forward, Benjamin Tsivanyo finished the tournament as the top scorer, with five goals in three matches in the week-long competition.

The Black Starlets began the tournament with a thumping 4-0 win over host Serbia, with Tsivanyo netting a hat-trick.

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The team followed that with a strong display against Spain despite playing most of the match with two men down.

Coach, Karim Zito and his deputy, Laryea Kingston will now switch attention to leading the Black Starlets back to the Africa U17 Cup of Nations.

Ghana has not qualified for the tournament since finishing second in Gabon in 2017.

Bukari visits Black Starlets players

Earlier, Sports Brief reported on Ghana winger, Osman Bukari visiting the U17 team in Serbia to encourage the players.

At the time, the Black Starlets were taking part in the UEFA U16 Developmental Tournament in the European country.

Bukari, an integral member of the senior team - the Black Stars - watched the U17s defeat Spain in their second match.

Starlets thrash Serbia in opener

Sports Brief also reported on the Black Starlets starting the tournament strongly as they chased victory.

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The young west African team thrashed host, Serbia 4-0 in a highly entertaining game on Thursday morning.

A first-half hat-trick from Tsivanyo and a free kick from Theophilus Adjetey gave the Black Starlets the win.