The Black Satellites of Ghana narrowly missed out on the gold medal at the 2024 WAFU Zone B U20 Championship, falling 2-1 to rivals Nigeria in an intense final on Wednesday night at Stade de Kégué.
Despite a determined effort and a goal from star forward Jerry Afriyie, Ghana could not overcome the resolute Nigerian side, who clinched the title.
Afriyie, who has been a standout performer throughout the tournament, increased his tally to five goals, but his efforts weren’t enough to secure victory in the final.
Nonetheless, the Black Satellites’ strong campaign in the tournament has earned them qualification for the 2025 CAF U20 Africa Cup of Nations, where they’ll have another opportunity to compete for a spot in the FIFA U20 World Cup.
The final between Ghana and Nigeria followed an earlier third-place match in which Ivory Coast defeated Niger 2-1, claiming the bronze medal.
As the Black Satellites return home with silver, their performance in this year’s WAFU Zone B U20 Championship has set a promising foundation for upcoming competitions.
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