The Black Satellites of Ghana fell short of gold in a closely contested final against Nigeria at the 2024 WAFU Zone B U20 championship, held Wednesday night at Stade De Kegue.
Despite a valiant effort, Ghana was edged out 2-1, allowing their West Africa rivals to claim the title.
Star forward Jerry Afriye scored for Ghana, marking his fifth goal of the tournament and capping off an impressive individual performance throughout the competition.
However, Afriye’s goal was not enough to overcome a determined Nigerian side that proved resolute until the final whistle.
While, Ghana missed the top spot, their strong showing in this year’s championship earned them qualification to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
The upcoming tournament will present another chance for the Black Satellites to secure a place in the FIFA U20 World Cup in Chile.
In the tournament’s third place, Ivory Coast defeated Niger 2-1 to take home the bronze medal.
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