Black Satellites head coach Desmond Ofei has set target on taking Ghana to the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup to be staged in Chile.

Ofei took charge of the Satellites in September 2023, replacing Samuel Boadu, who he served as his assistant for nine months.

His first assignment saw him conquer the continent as he led the team to win gold medal at the just-ended African Games beating Uganda in the final - Ghana's first since Maputo 2011 when they also won gold.

"We are very proud of this achievement. We are happy we added an extra gold to the country’s tally," Ofei told 3Sports as he talked about his success.

"I need some good rest. It’s been intense. It’s my first time working in Africa on this level. It’s not easy because I coach with passion and give everything. It took a lot but now I have to go back and get enough energy. I have to get back with my family; my wife and kids."

Ghana might have won gold but there is something more pressing for Ofei which he looks to take on next. The Satellites have not played at the U-20 World Cup since 2005.

The 36-year-old believes there is enough quality in the team to make the next edition of the competition.

"Personally it’s day by day, step by step, and competition by competition. For us, the most important competition now is the WAFU because we really want to partake in the next World Cup which takes place in 2025," he added.

"We still have a lot of work to do. Now we have a good base and we can build on it. The next objective is the WAFU in October. We will prepare well and scout extensively to get all the hidden gems to come and help the team progress to the World Cup."

The Satellites will take part in the WAFU B U-20 Cup of Nations which is set to be staged in Togo in October.