The Ghana U20 national team were subjected to a 2-0 beating in the hands of Burkina Faso at the 2023 WAFU Zone B U20 Cup of Nations tournament, putting the Black Satellite on the verge of another tournament failure.
The Ghanaian youth side faced a formidable challenge against Burkina Faso U20 in a highly-anticipated match on Monday afternoon and despite their best efforts, it was the Burkinabe side that emerged victorious in the second group A match.
The Black Satellites, entered the match with a desperate need for victory to enhance their chances of progressing to the knockout stage of the tournament. This urgency stemmed from their previous disappointing 1-1 draw against Niger, where they conceded a late goal. Unfortunately, their hopes were dashed as Burkina Faso proved to be a formidable opponent.
With the defeat, Ghana now finds themselves in a challenging position as Burkina Faso qualifies to the next stage with 6 points after beating Ivory Coast by 1-0 in their opening game,
It is crucial for the team to regroup and refocus as they prepare for their final group game against the host nation, Ivory Coast.
The upcoming match, scheduled for Thursday, July 13, holds immense importance as the Black Satellites must secure nothing short of a victory to secure a place in the knockout stage of the WAFU Zone B U20 Cup of Nations tournament.
Ghana must beat host Ivory Coast to progress to the next round of the competition.