Ghana U-20 head coach Desmond Ofei is calling on his side to play with courage, purpose, and intelligence at the upcoming 2025 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Egypt.
The Black Satellites, a team with a proud history in the competition, have won four AFCON titles and made history by lifting the FIFA U-20 World Cup in 2009. With such a legacy, expectations are high as they arrive in Egypt for the tournament.
Placed in a challenging Group C alongside defending champions Senegal, DR Congo, and the Central African Republic, Ghana faces a tough road ahead, but Ofei is confident in his team's abilities.
“Expect a team that plays with courage, purpose, and intelligence. We want to control games, with and without the ball. Our identity is built on dynamic, expressive football backed by strong tactical discipline” he told CAF media in an interview.
Ghana heads into the tournament brimming with confidence, aiming for nothing less than the ultimate prize. The top two teams from each group, along with the two best third-placed teams, will progress to the quarter-finals.
The tournament, which will run from April 27 to May 18, 2025, carries high stakes. In addition to continental glory, the top four teams will earn a spot in the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile, where Ghana remains the only African team to have lifted the prestigious trophy.
