Ghana’s U-20 head coach, Desmond Ofei, is determined to guide the Black Satellites to triumph in the forthcoming 2025 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), with the primary objective of securing the prestigious title.
The team has been placed in Group C, where they will encounter formidable opponents, including the reigning champions Senegal, DR Congo, and the Central African Republic. The tournament is set to be held in Egypt.
As four-time champions of the U-20 AFCON, the Black Satellites are eager to reestablish their dominance on the continental level following recent challenges.
In an interview with CAF Media, Ofei highlighted that the team’s immediate priority is to advance beyond the group stage, while also keeping their aspirations for the championship in sight.
“Our short-term goal is to progress from the group stage. After that, we will take it step by step. Naturally, our long-term objective is to win the tournament and qualify for the U-20 World Cup, but we will achieve this by maintaining consistency and focusing on the process,” he stated.
Under the tournament’s format, the top two teams from each group, along with the two best third-placed teams, will move on to the quarter-finals.
The 2025 U-20 AFCON is set to commence on Sunday, April 27, and will culminate with the final match on May 18.
