Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire set for intense WAFU B U20 semi-final clash
27th October 2024
Football powerhouses Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire are set to face off in the WAFU B U20 Championship semi-final this Sunday, October 27, 2024, at the Stade Municipal in Togo, with kickoff scheduled for 15:00 GMT.
The match promises to be a fierce battle as both teams aim to secure a spot in the final and qualify for the 2025 Africa U20 Cup of Nations (AFCON).
The Black Satellites, led by Coach Desmond Ofei, topped Group A with five points and are determined to carry this momentum into Sunday’s match.
A victory over Côte d'Ivoire will not only take Ghana to the final but also guarantee them a place in the upcoming U20 AFCON.
In Group B, Côte d'Ivoire qualified for the semis despite a narrow 2-1 loss to Nigeria on Thursday.
In the other semi-final, Nigeria’s Flying Eagles will meet Niger, who finished second in Group A with four points, setting up an equally intense battle for a final spot.
Both semi-finalists from this tournament will qualify for the 2025 U20 AFCON, which also serves as a pathway to the FIFA U20 World Cup in Chile, where the top four teams will secure automatic spots.