President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kurt Okraku, has delivered an emotional send-off message to the Black Starlets ahead of the U-17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco later this month.Ghana have been drawn in Group D alongside Algeria, South Africa and Senegal in what is expected to be a highly competitive pool.Addressing the team before their departure to Rabat on Wednesday, Okraku reminded the young players of the weight of expectation on their shoulders, urging them to embrace the challenge with confidence.“You are carrying the hopes of millions of Ghanaians," he said."When you step onto that pitch, remember that you are not alone—an entire nation stands behind you,” Okraku added.The Black Starlets have since arrived in Rabat, where they have begun final preparations for the tournament.The 2026 U-17 AFCON is scheduled to kick off on May 13, with Ghana opening their campaign a day later against Algeria in a crucial Group D clash.