Black Satellites win 4th African Title on Ghana’s 64th Independence Day

The Black Satellites clinched their fourth U-20 Africa Cup of Nations trophy following a 2-0 victory over Uganda at the Stade Olympique in Mauritania on Saturday.

Ghana’s U-20 team lost on penalties to Egypt in their previous final appearance in 2013 and aimed to avoid such fate.

They managed to get the job done, making the country’s 64th Independence Day celebration more memorable one.

Skipper Daniel Afriyie Barnieh, who plays for Hearts of Oak, emegred as Ghana’s hero on the night. The striker scored in both halves to ensure the victory against the Tournament debutants Uganda.

The Satellites scored nine goals on their way to the title, the highest goal tally in the tournament.

The triumph means Ghana join Egypt on four trophies, three behind Nigeria who are the most successful nation in African U20 Nations Cup.

By:@Bushran233