Ghana’s U-20 team, the Black Satellites, have been drawn against Benin, Niger, and Togo in the upcoming 2025 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers.
The draw, held on Thursday, September 26, 2024, in Ivory Coast, sets the stage for Ghana to battle for a return to the U-20 AFCON after missing the last edition.
The WAFU B qualifiers will take place in Togo from October 17 to 31, 2024, with the Black Satellites eager to secure their spot in the 2025 AFCON. The competition also serves as a qualifier for the 2025 FIFA U-20 Men’s World Cup.
The top-performing teams in the WAFU B tournament will advance to the U-20 AFCON, and from there, to the U-20 World Cup, adding another layer of importance to the qualifiers.
Led by head coach Desmond Ofei, the team hopes to replicate this success on the continental stage.
The qualifiers present a challenging path for the four-time U-20 AFCON champions.
Group B includes Nigeria, Cote d’Ivoire, and Burkina Faso, creating a competitive environment in West Africa as the young Ghanaian talents seek to re-establish their dominance at this level.
Ghana will be hoping to secure a strong start in their group, with matches slated for next month.
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