Ghana’s male U20 team, the Black Satellites, secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Cote D’Ivoire in the WAFU B U20 semi-finals on Sunday, October 27, 2024. This thrilling comeback win at the Stade Municipal has booked Ghana’s spot in the 2025 Africa U20 Cup of Nations.
Desmond Ofei’s side faced an early setback when Konan Loukou gave the Ivorians the lead. However, the Ghanaians equalized before halftime through a deflected corner kick, setting the stage for a dramatic second half.
Jerry Afriyie, the tournament’s leading scorer with four goals, sealed the comeback with a magnificent penalty early in the second half. The Black Satellites held on to their lead, advancing to the final against either Nigeria or Niger.
This triumph marks Ghana’s return to the AFCON Championship, having won the title in 2021 under Coach Abdul Karim Zito.
