Black Starlets head coach Prosper Narteh Ogum says Ivory Coast will provide the ideal level of opposition as his side step up preparations for the U-17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) later this year.Ghana’s U-17 team will face the Young Elephants in a double-header friendly in Abidjan as part of their build-up to the continental showpiece scheduled to be staged in Morocco.Both matches will be played at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium in Ebimpe, with the first set for Tuesday, April 28, followed by the second on Friday, May 1.Ogum believes the back-to-back encounters will be crucial in assessing his squad’s readiness and fine-tuning their performance ahead of the tournament.“These matches are very important for us at this stage of our preparation,” he told the Ghana FA website.“We need strong opposition to properly assess the team and make the right adjustments before the tournament.“Playing Ivory Coast away gives us a real competitive edge. It will test our mentality, our structure, and our ability to cope under pressure," the former Kotoko coach added.Meanwhile, the Black Starlets have already arrived in Ebimpe, Abidjan, after departing Ghana on Sunday to continue their final phase of preparations.Ghana...