Black Satellites Eliminated In WAFU Zone B U-20 Boys Cup

The woes of Ghana football continues on the continent as the journey of the Black Satellites came to a sudden end in the ongoing 2023 WAFU Zone B U-20 Boys tournament being held in Ivory Coast.

Despite their best efforts, they were unable to secure a victory in their final group match against the host nation, La Cote d’Ivoire, resulting in their elimination from the competition.

In a crucial encounter at the Stade Champroux in Abidjan, the Ivorian team took the lead on the cusp of half-time, putting the Black Satellites on the back foot.

However, Ghana’s resilience came to the fore as they managed to find the equalizer in the 83rd minute, courtesy of a header from Bentil Akwesi Duah.

Despite pushing for the winning goal, Samuel Boadu’s side fell short, and the match ultimately ended in a 1-1 draw.

In their opening match, they fought hard to secure a 1-1 draw against Niger but the second group match against Burkina Faso was a setback as they were defeated them 2-0, putting them under pressure to deliver in the final game.

With two points from three matches, Ghana’s U-20 team failed to advance from the group stage.

It’s a disappointing outcome for the Black Satellites, who had hoped to progress further in the tournament.

Meanwhile, in Group A, Burkina Faso emerged victorious, finishing with an impressive nine points.

They secured their spot at the top of the group by defeating Niger 2-0 in their final match at the Stade Lycee Classique.

The Burkinabe team will join the Ivorians in the semi-finals.