U20 Afcon: Ghana upset Cameroon on penalties to make semi-finals
February 26, 2021
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March 28, 2021
GOAL | The Black Satellites are on course for a fourth continental title after making the semi-final of the 2021 championship in Mauritania
Ghana are through to the semi-finals of the ongoing Africa U20 Cup of Nations in Mauritania following a 4-2 penalty win over Cameroon on Thursday.
With the score at 1-1 after extra-time, the game headed into a shoot-out where the Black Satellites reigned supreme.
After 90 minutes, Frank Boateng scored to cancel out a Kevin-Prince Milla opener for Cameroon at Stade Olympique in Nouakchott.
Abdul Karim Zito’s men head into the last four where a date with the winners of the clash between Gambia and the Central African Republic awaits on Monday.
U20 Afcon: Ghana upset Cameroon on penalties to make semi-finals
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U20 Afcon: Ghana upset Cameroon on penalties to make semi-finals
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U20 Afcon: Ghana upset Cameroon on penalties to make semi-finals
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The 2009 world champions had already booked the qualification to the next round of the championship before Saturday s last group game, having amassed vital three points in their first game against archrivals Nigeria.
Ghana coach Abdul Karim Zito made five changes to his starting line-up for Saturday s game, bringing on Alhassan Uzair, Ivon Anokye, Huda Issah, Emmanuel Agyemang Duah and Abanga Sumaila who took the place of suspended lead striker Precious Boah.
In the end, it was N Guessan s free-kick that proved the all-important factor, his side finishing top of Group B to set up a meeting with Burkina Faso in the semi-final.