Ghana U-20 head coach, Desmond Ofei, has expressed his determination to lead the Black Satellites to victory in the 2025 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), as the team prepares for a challenging campaign.
The four-time champions have been placed in a tough Group C, alongside defending champions Senegal, DR Congo, and the Central African Republic. The tournament, which will be held in Egypt, kicks off on Sunday, April 27, 2025, and runs through to the final on May 18, 2025.
In an interview with CAF media, Ofei outlined the team's approach to the tournament, emphasizing the importance of progressing beyond the group stage as their first priority.
“Our immediate goal is to advance past the group stage. From there, we take it one game at a time. While our long-term aim is to win the tournament and secure a spot at the U-20 World Cup, we will focus on maintaining consistency and staying true to our process,” Ofei said.
The top two teams from each group, along with the two best third-placed sides, will qualify for the quarter-finals.
Ghana will be seeking to reaffirm their dominance in African youth football after recent setbacks, with hopes high that their rich history in the competition will inspire the team to lift the trophy once again.
