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Ghana’s Black Satellites kicked off their 2025 WAFU Zone B U20 Championship with a hard-fought 1-1 draw against arch-rivals Nigeria at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram.
In a thrilling Group A opener, Ghana took the lead in the 23rd minute through a well-taken strike by Aziz Misbau. However, Nigeria struck back late in the 83rd minute to level the score and earn a share of the spoils—setting the stage for what promises to be a tightly contested tournament.
The Black Satellites will return to action on Wednesday when they face the Young Squirrels of Benin in their second group match.
Head-to-Head: Ghana vs Benin
- 2018: Ghana 3-1 Benin
- 2024: Benin 0-1 Ghana
- 2024: Ghana 2-2 Benin
Ghana holds a favorable record against Benin, with two wins and a draw in their last three encounters. The Black Satellites have consistently demonstrated their superiority in this fixture and will be aiming to extend that dominance.
A win on Wednesday could potentially seal early qualification to the semi-finals. With confidence high, Ghana will be eager to put in a commanding performance against Benin and take a crucial step toward the title.
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