Black Satellites Secure Semi-Final Spot at WAFU B Championship

The Black Satellites have qualified for the semi-finals of the WAFU B U20 Championship after a 1-1 draw against hosts Togo in their final Group A match.

Talented forward Jerry Afriyie scored the opening goal in the first half, marking his third goal of the tournament, before Bourgeous Bouraima equalized for Togo in the second half. The Black Satellites topped Group A with one win and two draws.

Under Coach Desmond Ofei, the team will face the second-placed team from Group B in the semi-finals, set to take place at Stade Municipal in Togo on Sunday, October 27, 2024.

Ghana is now awaiting the final results of Group B, which includes Cote D’Ivoire, Burkina Faso, and Nigeria, all vying for a spot in the semifinals.

The WAFU B U20 Championship also serves as a qualifier for the 2025 Africa U20 Cup of Nations, with only the finalists advancing.

Additionally, the 2025 U20 AFCON will determine the African qualifiers for the 2025 FIFA U20 World Cup in Chile, with the four semi-finalists qualifying automatically.

Source:norvanreports.com