Ghana U20 head coach, Desmond Ofei
Ghana U20 head coach, Desmond Ofei, has expressed appreciation to Ghanaians for supporting the team during the 2025 CAF U20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament.
Speaking in a post-match interview after the Black Satellites defeated Senegal 1-0 on Monday, May 5, 2025, for their first win of the tournament in Egypt, Coach Ofei said his team feels the support of Ghanaians back home.
“We want to thank all the fans and Ghanaians back home. Your support means everything to us — we feel it all the way out here,” the Ghana U20 coach said.
Following Ghana’s win against Senegal, Coach Desmond Ofei’s side has climbed to second in the Group C standings with four points and has a good chance of progressing to the knockout stage of the tournament.
Up next for the Black Satellites, the team will take on the Central African Republic on May 8 in their final Group C game.
Coach Ofei has assured Ghanaians that his team will do everything possible to secure a win in that game.
“We know the game against the Central African Republic will be difficult. But just like today, we’ll fight, prepare well, and give our best,” he said.
