U20 AFCON 2025: ‘It was a tricky match’ – Ghana coach Desmond Ofei reacts to win against Central African Republic

Ghana U20 caput manager Desmond Ofei praised the players of the Central African Republic’s U20 squad connected Thursday aft their clash successful Group C astatine the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).

Speaking successful a post-match interrogation aft his squad secured a 1-0 win, Coach Ofei described the contention arsenic a tricky one, insisting that the Central African Republic players gave his broadside a hard time.

“It was a tricky match. The CAR boys fought truly hard and made it hard for america astatine times. We mislaid a fig of balls successful our ain half, which gave them immoderate assurance and momentum, but I’m arrogant of the resilience the boys showed,” Coach Desmond Ofei said, arsenic quoted connected the Ghana FA website.

In the post, lucifer interview, the Ghana manager shared his delight astir the triumph and praised his players for warring for the 3 points.

“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,” Coach Ofei added.

The triumph against the Central African Republic means Ghana progresses to the quarter-finals of the U20 AFCON arsenic leaders of Group C.