The jollof banter continues with Nigeria getting a lick again on Ghana because the Black Satellites did not qualify for the Beneath-20 World Cup.
Ghana had been seeking to upset host nation Egypt within the U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) quarter-finals to safe a final-four spot, which might have mechanically seen them qualify for the youth World Cup.
Egypt struck early with Sherif Momen scoring a brace in 27 minutes handy the host a much-needed benefit. The Black Satellites had been unsettled and needed to dig deep to get one thing out of the sport.
They had been lastly rewarded when Barcelona teen Abdul Aziz Issah’s long-range effort discovered its well beyond the goalkeeper into the again of the web. The primary half ended 2-1 in favour of the Egyptians.
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After recess, coach Desmond Offei’s facet saved mounting strain, looking for an equaliser. That didn’t come till the final minute of the ten further minutes when a penalty was awarded to the Black Satellites.
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Abdul Hakim Sulemana transformed from the spot to stage the scores. The sport went into further time, however the Black Satellites couldn’t discover a winner as Aaron Essel noticed crimson within the 107th minute.
The sport went to penalties and the hosts received 5-4 after Dacosta Antwi missed his kick. It was heartbreak for the Black Satellites.
Nigeria safe World Cup qualification
Elsewhere, although, seven-time champions Nigeria defeated defending title holders Senegal 3-1 on penalties in Ismailia to seize a spot within the 2025 U-20 World Cup after a quarter-final exit in 2023.
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The Flying Eagles are on the right track to win an eighth continental crown, however they first should beat the South Africa.