In a thrilling encounter, Ghana’s National Under-20 team, the Black Satellites, clinched a hard-fought 1-0 win against Senegal on Tuesday night, propelling them into the Finals of the Men’s U20 Football tournament at the ongoing African Games 2023 hosted in Ghana.

The crucial match, held at the Accra Sports Stadium, witnessed intense moments as both teams battled fiercely in search of a breakthrough. Despite the deadlock persisting until halftime, strategic substitutions by Ghanaian Coach Desmond Offei injected momentum into the game.

With just 10 minutes remaining, Michael Effson from FC Samartex Youngster seized the opportunity to score a decisive tap-in, securing the much-needed lead for Ghana’s U20 team.

Despite relentless efforts from the Senegalese side, Ghana’s Black Satellites maintained their defensive resilience to hold onto their slender advantage until the final whistle.

With this victory, Ghana now advances to the final showdown against Uganda, where the ultimate prize of a Gold medal at the 2023 African Games awaits the triumphant team.