The dedication of the Black Maidens instills confidence as we approach the showdown with Senegal - Bashirudeen Sumani

Black Maidens assistant coach Bashirudeen Sumani is confident that his team's dedication and preparations have positioned Ghana favorably ahead of the pivotal FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup qualifier against Senegal this Saturday. The Black Maidens are set to host Senegal at the Accra Sports Stadium, aiming for a favorable outcome that will bring them closer to qualifying for the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup. In remarks made prior to the match, Sumani commended the determination of his players, emphasizing that Ghana will not underestimate their rivals despite their past encounters. "Yes, we are prepared. We faced them in Senegal and ended up with a draw. Now that we are home for a week, our preparations have been focused on this match. The commitment from our girls is exceptionally high. Our concentration is sharp, and you can see from our training sessions that we are ready," he stated to GFA Communications. "Every opponent poses a challenge when preparing for a match. We do not take them lightly. We have analyzed their gameplay and recognize that they are part of the competition, which inherently makes them a threat. Therefore, we must be prepared for anyone we face. This aspect is something we have been working on behind the scenes," he added. "We have collaborated with our video analysts and have diligently prepared to capitalize on their errors while enhancing our strengths to ensure a strong performance here, aiming for a significant victory before we advance," he concluded. The match is set to commence at 3:30 GMT on Saturday, July 11.