Ghana’s U-20 head coach, Desmond Ofei, has made it clear he desires to steer the Black Satellites to glory on the 2025 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), aiming to carry the trophy again residence.
The Black Satellites have been positioned in Group C, the place they are going to face a tricky problem in opposition to reigning champions Senegal, DR Congo, and the Central African Republic. The match will happen in Egypt.
Ghana, who’ve gained the U-20 AFCON 4 instances, want to bounce again after latest struggles on the continental stage.
Chatting with CAF Media forward of the competitors, Coach Ofei stated the workforce’s first job is to safe a spot within the knockout rounds earlier than enthusiastic about the title.
Our quick aim is to get out of the group stage. From there, we take it one step at a time,” he stated. “After all, the long-term intention is to win the match and qualify for the U-20 World Cup, however we’ll do this by staying constant and centered on the method.
U-20 AFCON guidelines
Beneath the match’s guidelines, the highest two groups from every group and the 2 greatest third-placed groups will transfer on to the quarter-finals.
The 2025 U-20 AFCON is ready to start on Sunday, April 27, 2025, with the ultimate scheduled for Could 18, 2025.
Ghana followers are hopeful that Ofei’s younger facet can rediscover their successful contact and make a powerful influence in Egypt, with goals of including a fifth U-20 title to their proud historical past.
