U20 AFCON 2025: I’m happy for my players, they earned the win against Central African Republic – Ghana coach Desmond Ofei

Ghana U20 caput manager Desmond Ofei applauded his players for warring hard to gain their triumph against the Central African Republic U20 successful their crippled astatine the 2025 CAF U20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) connected Thursday.

In what was their last Group C crippled of the tournament, the Black Satellites dominated the contention but struggled to breach the opponent’s defense.

Eventually, successful the 84th minute, a stunning decorativeness from substitute Joseph Opoku propelled Ghana to a constrictive 1-0 victory.

Speaking successful his post-match interview, Coach Desmond Ofei acknowledged that the crippled was tough.

He noted that helium was blessed for his players for securing the triumph aft giving everything successful the game.

“We didn’t unreserved the game. That was precise important. The boys controlled the game, worked the shot well, and stayed diligent adjacent erstwhile the extremity didn’t travel early. I’m blessed for them — they earned this win,” the manager said, arsenic quoted connected the Ghana FA website.

Following the triumph against the Central African Republic, Ghana has progressed to the quarter-finals of the 2025 CAF U20 Africa Cup of Nations.