Ghana U-15 coach Yaw Preko reflects on Mondialito Promise tournament success

Ghana U-15 coach Yaw Preko has shared his thoughts on the significance of his team’s success in the 2025 Mondialito Promise tournament.

The Ghanaian side secured the trophy following their dominant 4-1 victory over Maccabi Tel Aviv in the final.

After securing wins over Maccabi Petah Tikva and Hapoel Tel Aviv in the group stages, Ghana faced Maccabi Tel Aviv in a rematch of the tournament opener.

Goals from Robinho Gavi, James Ofori, Ebenezer Adjei, and Abdulai Aziz Issah sealed the victory despite Maccabi pulling one back late in the game.

Preko told Sporty FM: “I’m a developer, and I’ve been through these stages as a player. To see the excitement on the faces of the boys took me back to the ’80s, when we were their age. It’s fulfilling for me as a manager.

“It shows that I’m doing something positive. We just need to keep working hard, and when the opportunity arises again, we have to make sure we deliver.”

Yaw Preko also noted a key takeaway from the competition, particularly the energy of the opposition teams.

“The energy of the boys from other teams was different from ours,” he added.

“Their counter-pressing and intensity stood out. We focus on individual technique and teamwork, but we learned a lot from their fighting spirit.”

The victory is evidence of the hard work and dedication of the Ghanaian players and coaching staff.

As the team looks to future competitions, they will be eager to build on their success and continue to develop their skills.