U-20 AFCON: Black Satellites beat defending champions Senegal to secure first win

Ghana’s teenage sensation Emmanuel Mensah first half strike proved to be enough as Ghana beat Senegal to clinch their first win in the in going U-20 African Cup of Nations tournament (AFCON).

Ghana U20 stunned defending champions Senegal in a 1-0 victory in their second Group C match of the 2025 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations at the Suez Stadium, Egypt on Monday evening.

Ghana head coach Desmond Ofei made two alterations to the team that drew 1-1 with DR Congo in the opening group match as Abdul Hakim Sulemana and Andrews Adjabeng dropped out of the starting lineup.

Black Satellites staged a fighting display, and Emmanuel Mensah  proved to be the difference maker.

Mensah’s goal, assisted by Jerry Afriyie’s precise through ball, proved to be the difference-maker.

Ghana’s defense, marshaled by goalkeeper Gidios Aseako, remained resolute despite Senegal’s second-half pressure.

Aseako made seven crucial saves to preserve the lead and earn a first clean sheet in the tournament.

Emmanuel Mensah was named Man of the Match after his impressive performance for the West African giants.

The win means the four-time U20 AFCON champions are now unbeaten after two games with four points.

The Black Satellites now jointly leads Group C alongside DR Congo on four points after the win.

Black Satellites face Central African Republic in their final group match, as Senegal, who are now in a must-win situation, face DR Congo in a decider.

 

Ghana would be hoping to secure a win over the group’s whipping boys and hope for a favorable results elsewhere to top their group in their quest to secure first U-20 World Cup qualification since 2015.

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