Jerry Afriyie named best player and golden boot at 2024 WAFU B U-20 championship
31st October 2024
Ghanaian forward Jerry Afriyie was crowned Best Player of the 2024 WAFU B U-20 Championship following an outstanding campaign that saw the Black Satellites finish as runners-up to Nigeria in Togo.
Afriyie also claimed the Golden Boot award after scoring five goals in five matches, cementing his status as a standout talent in the tournament.
The Thought FC striker played a pivotal role in Ghana’s journey to the final, finding the net in four of five games and guiding his team to a spot at the 2025 CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations.
His consistent goal-scoring proved vital to the Black Satellites’ success and their qualification for the continental tournament, where he is expected to be a key player.
Afriyie’s exceptional performances not only highlight his finishing ability but also mark him as a rising star in African football, with his achievements at the WAFU Zone B Championship setting the stage for a promising international career.