AFCON U20: Ghana to Face Defending Champions Senegal in Tough Revised Draw
- The Black Satellites of Ghana have been drawn into Group C for the upcoming U20 Africa Cup of Nations
- Coach Desmond Offei's has been drawn against the reigning champions ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations later this month
- AFCON U20 will run from April 27 to May 18 in Egypt, with 13 teams competing for the four World Cup tickets and the overall title
Ghana’s U20 national team has been drawn into Group C for the upcoming TotalEnergies CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), which is scheduled to take place in Egypt in 2025.
The tournament will run from April 27 to May 18 in Cairo, after originally being slated for the Ivory Coast.
However, the West African nation withdrew from hosting duties at the last minute, prompting a reshuffling of plans.
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As a result of the withdrawal, a new draw was conducted, with Tunisia stepping in to replace the Ivory Coast.
In the initial draw, Ghana had been placed in Group A alongside Ivory Coast, Tanzania, and DR Congo.
AFCON U20 group stage draw
The redraw for the TotalEnergies CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations took place on Sunday, April 13, in Cairo, and Ghana was pitted in a challenging Group C.
The Black Satellites have been paired with defending champions Senegal, DR Congo, and the Central African Republic, setting the stage for a tough group-stage battle.
Desmond Offei's side will begin their campaign on May 2 against DR Congo, followed by a crucial encounter with Senegal on May 5.
They will conclude their group-stage matches on May 8 against the Central African Republic.
AFCRON U20 other groups
Group A, meanwhile, features hosts Egypt—three-time winners of the tournament—alongside South Africa, Sierra Leone, Zambia, and Tanzania.
In Group B, record seven-time champions Nigeria have been drawn alongside former champions Tunisia, as well as Kenya and Morocco.
The TotalEnergies CAF U-20 AFCON Egypt 2025 will be played in a three-group format. Group A will consist of five teams, while Groups B and C will each have four teams.
The top two teams from each group, along with the two best third-placed sides, will advance to the quarter-finals. The tournament is set to wrap up on May 18, 2025.
If Ghana advances beyond the group stage, they could face formidable opponents such as hosts Egypt, Morocco, South Africa, or Zambia in the knockout phase, making their path to glory even more demanding.
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What's next for Black Satellites?
The team is aiming to make a deep run in the competition and revive their legacy at youth level on the African stage.
In preparation for the tournament, the team resumed training in Accra last week, with head coach Desmond Ofei leading a rigorous program.
As part of their buildup, the Black Satellites are expected to play a number of friendly matches to fine-tune tactics and boost squad cohesion ahead of their departure for Egypt.
Ghana U20 qualify for AFCON
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that the Black Satellites of Ghana have sealed qualification to the U20 Africa Cup of Nations next year, after securing a comeback victory over Ivory Coast at the WAFU Zone B Championship in Togo.
The Ghana U20 team came from a goal down to beat the Ivorians 2-1 in Lomé to reach the finals of the WAFU U20 Championship.
Ghana will be awaiting the winner of the game between Nigeria and Niger in the final of the zonal tournament.
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Source: YEN.com.gh
