Ghana U20 head coach Desmond Ofei praised the players of the Central African Republic’s U20 team on Thursday after their clash in Group C at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
Speaking in a post-match interview after his team secured a 1-0 win, Coach Ofei described the contest as a tricky one, emphasizing that the Central African Republic players gave his side a difficult time.
“It was a tricky match. The CAR boys fought really hard and made it difficult for us at times. We lost a number of balls in our own half, which gave them some confidence and momentum, but I’m proud of the resilience the boys showed,” Coach Desmond Ofei said, as quoted on the Ghana FA website.
In the post-match interview, the Ghana coach shared his delight about the win and praised his players for fighting for the three points.
“We didn’t rush the game. That was very important. The boys controlled the game, worked the ball well, and stayed patient even when the goal didn’t come early. I’m happy for them, they earned this win,” Coach Ofei added.
The win against the Central African Republic means Ghana progresses to the quarter-finals of the U20 AFCON as leaders of Group C.
