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U-20 AFCON Showdown: Black Satellites Gear Up for Fierce Battle Against Central African Republic
Ghana’s Black Satellites are bracing themselves for a high-stakes showdown against the Central African Republic (CAR) in their final Group C fixture at the U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), with head coach Desmond Ofei calling it a “tough test.”
After a gritty 1-0 victory over defending champions Senegal—sealed by Emmanuel Mensah’s first-half strike—the Ghanaian squad has reignited their quest for qualification. That crucial win came on the heels of a 1-1 draw in their tournament opener against DR Congo, putting Ghana in a do-or-die position ahead of Thursday’s clash on May 8, 2025.
Coach Ofei, while acknowledging the challenge CAR poses, is backing his team’s spirit and preparation to carry them through.
“We know the game against CAR will be difficult,” he said. “But just like we did against Senegal, we’ll fight, prepare thoroughly, and give everything on the pitch.”
With a spot at the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Qatar on the line, the Black Satellites are more determined than ever to rise to the occasion and fly Ghana’s flag high on the global stage.