Ghana's young stars shine bright despite final loss

This, despite suffering a narrow 2-1 defeat to Nigeria in the WAFU B Championship final held in Togo.

The primary objective for Ghana's youth team was to secure a place in the upcoming continental tournament after missing out in 2023, and they successfully achieved this by reaching the final.

The team faced considerable challenges throughout the tournament, particularly with the absence of nine key players who had contributed to their gold medal success at the African Games.

Nevertheless, the squad displayed remarkable resilience and determination, ultimately fulfilling their AFCON qualification goal, which Ofei deemed a proud achievement.

"Qualifying for the U-20 AFCON is a huge achievement for us, especially considering the circumstances. This team faced many challenges, but their determination and commitment have been incredible.

"I'm proud of each and every one of them," Ofei remarked.

As Ghana now awaits confirmation of the 2025 tournament's host nation, the focus shifts to making a strong impact at the continental level once again.

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