Ghana’s U20 national team earned their first three points at the 2025 CAF U20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament on Monday, May 5, 2025, thanks to a hard-fought 1-0 win against Senegal.
In the close contest that ensued between the two youth national teams, a solitary strike from Ghana’s Emmanuel Mensah decided the game, giving the Black Satellites a vital victory.
After the win against Senegal, Ghana jointly leads Group C alongside DR Congo on four points.
The Black Satellites will face the Central African Republic in their final Group C match on May 8. A draw for Ghana will be enough to send the team to the knockout stage of this year’s U20 AFCON.
Senegal, who are now in a must-win situation, face DR Congo in a decider.
Watch highlights of the match between Ghana and Senegal below.
