Ghana’s national U-20 team, the Black Satellites, have been drawn into a challenging group ahead of the WAFU B U-20 Championship. In Group A, they will face host nation Togo, Niger, and Benin following the official draw held in Côte d’Ivoire.
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The tournament kicks off with Ghana playing Togo, followed by matches against Niger and Benin. Coach Desmond Offei’s squad is aiming for a top-two finish to secure qualification for the Africa U-20 Championship, a tournament Ghana last won in 2021.
The Black Satellites have been intensively preparing for the competition, fresh off their victory in the 2023 All African Games. Their preparations included a mini European tour and friendly matches against Legon Cities and SMAC.
Group B features Nigeria, Burkina Faso, and Ivory Coast. The WAFU Zone B tournament runs from October 17 to October 31, 2024.
