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On Wednesday, October 30, 2024, in Togo, Ghana and Nigeria, long-time rivals, will square off for the WAFU B U20 Championship title. The Black Satellites are keen to recover the crown from their opponents.
Two of Africa’s most legendary young teams will square off in a historic match at Lome’s Stade de Kegue, setting the stage for football drama.
A sub-regional title and bragging rights are at stake in this match between two of West Africa’s footballing giants, even though both Ghana and Nigeria have qualified for the U-20 Africa Cup of Nations next year.
After overcoming a challenging group that included hosts Togo, Benin, and Niger, Ghana’s path to the final has been characterised by tenacity, individual talent, and togetherness.
After drawing twice against Togo (1-1) and Benin (2-2), the Black Satellites won their group. They also defeated Niger 2-0 before coming back from behind to defeat Cote D’voire 2-1 in their semifinal encounter.
Desmond Ofei’s team has advanced to the final thanks to their ability to grind out results and the offensive flair of players like Musibau Aziz and Jerry Afriyie.
However, the Flying Eagles of Nigeria, who have improved after a sluggish start, stand in their way. They defeated Burkina Faso 1-0 before defeating Cote d’Ivoire 2-1 to reach the semifinals. There, they overcame a deficit to defeat the Junior Menas of Niger 3-1, securing a matchup with long-time rivals Ghana.
Both countries demonstrated their tenacity and attacking ability in the group stage and knockout phase, so it should be an interesting final.
In what could be an exciting final in Lome on Wednesday night, the Black Satellites are committed to reclaiming the title from the incumbents, Nigeria.
Only Ghana and Nigeria advance to the 2025 Africa U20 Cup of Nations, which is qualified by the WAFU B U20 Championship.
The four semi-finalists will automatically qualify for the 2025 FIFA U20 World Cup in Chile, while the 2025 U20 AFCON will also serve as Africa’s qualifying tournament.
