Ghana U-20 head coach Desmond Ofei has hailed the resilience and composure of his players following their 1-0 victory over the Central African Republic in their final Group C match at the 2025 CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations.

The Black Satellites dominated the encounter at the Suez Canal Stadium but found it difficult to break down a determined CAR defense. Despite their control and attacking intent, the breakthrough didn’t come until the 84th minute, when substitute Joseph Opoku calmly slotted home to seal a hard-fought win.

Speaking after the match, Coach Ofei commended his team’s tactical discipline and mental strength.
“It was a tough match, but we didn’t panic,” he told the Ghana FA. “The boys controlled the game, stayed patient, and worked the ball well. I’m really happy for them — they earned this win.”

Ofei emphasized the importance of maintaining composure even when goals don’t come early, praising his players’ commitment throughout the group stage campaign.

With the win, Ghana topped Group C and booked their spot in the quarterfinals, keeping their AFCON title hopes firmly on track.