Ulsan (SK), Sept. 2, GNA - Slowly but surely the "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Stars", Ghana's U-17 team h Black Starlets are steadily moving towards snatching the ultimate prize of the FIFA U-17 World Cup in Korea.

Every good journey, as the sages say begins with a well determined pace and this seems to be in favour of the Starlets, who have so far impressed all and managed to write Ghana's name in gold in Korea and the rest of the world.

For now most Koreans are not only admiring the country's style of play but are also chasing for the country's National Flag and paraphernalia, an indication of their massive whole hearted support for the Starlets since all the two Korea's have all been kicked out of the competition. It is for this reason that the players have to be given the moral support both in cash, word of encouragement and commendation from the sector ministry or even the President a well as an insurance cover to boost the moral of the team to continue to reap good results for the country.

The euphoria that greeted the Starlets 1-0 victory over Brazil in Gwangyang last week by many of host fans in Korea is something the nation should appreciate and give thanks to God that Ghana has become a "super power in soccer".

Just a little over a year ago, it was the Appiah's, the Essien's, Sully Muntari's and the Habib Mohammed's who "Marketed" Ghana in Germany and for once the nation spoke in one language - as the people jubilated together, from Half Assini to Ho to Kumasi and in Tamale where the political divide is so obvious but for once political rivalry was put aside for a collective response of the nationhood devoid of partisan support.

This is another opportune time for the nation to sing the same tune with one voice on Wednesday as the Starlets come face to face against Spain regardless of who sets the tone to ensure that the boys defeat Spain and go for the ultimate on Sunday, September 9.

With the collective support of all Ghanaians when the cup is eventually annexed and comes to Ghana and for that matter Africa, then we can proudly say, "I am a Ghanaian and proud to be a Ghanaian."

"Last days" they say "are dangerous" and this is the time for the Starlets, the coaches and the officials in Korea to device various means of ensuring that the team does not slip on the way. The fact that Spain has come this far means that they are a strong side and should therefore not be easily under-rated. Currently, Spain are the reigning European Champions, with FIFA describing them as "An immensely talented team" who are also determined to go one step better and outdo the runners-up spot achieved by the last two Spanish sides to have reached the finals of the U-17 World Cup.

The production line of young talents coming out of clubs like FC Barcelona, Real Madrid and Sevilla is enough to make most nations jealous.

Korea 2007 is Spain's seventh appearance in the Tournament and they reached the finals twice but lost to Ghana and Brazil in Italy 1991 and Finland in 2003. This is the fourth time Spain and Ghana are meeting in a FIFA tournament. The first was in Italy 1991 when they met twice in the group stages and in the finals. They drew at the group stages 1-1 with Ghana pipping them by a lone goal to lift the cup for the first time.

Their second clash was in 1997 when Ghana beat Spain 2-1 to eliminate them at the semi finals. Their third meeting was in 1999 in New Zealand and Ghana again played a 1-1 drawn game. This would be the fourth time they would be meeting this Wednesday.

Statistically Ghana is leading Spain on the chat and if the players want to sustain the history then victory would be for Ghana.

While Ghana would like to defeat Spain and lift the cup for the third time, the Spanish are in for two aims - revenge and to reach the finals to complete their long awaited dream of lifting the cup. Ghana's history in the junior level cannot be rivalled by any of the other teams left in the competition. With eight times appearance, two ultimate trophies, twice runners-up and one second runner-up is no mean achievement. The players have always resorted to God right from the day they stepped in Korea with prayers such as "O Lord, we need the cup in Ghana" and surely their prayers would be answered for all Ghanaians to give glory to Him. The Starlets are already heroes and all Ghanaians should help them with prayers so as to sing their praises for other Africa nations to admire.