Ghana’s U20 national team, the Black Satellites, have been eliminated from the 2025 U20 Africa Cup of Nations following a heartbreaking penalty shootout defeat to host nation Egypt.
The quarterfinal encounter at the Suez Canal Stadium ended 2-2 after regulation time, with Abdul Aziz Isaiah and Abdul Sulemana scoring for Ghana in an intense contest. Both sides battled fiercely in a match filled with drama and attacking moments.
With no winner after 90 minutes, the tie was decided on penalties. Egypt narrowly edged past the Black Satellites with a 5-4 victory in the shootout, ending Ghana’s hopes of lifting the continental trophy.
The Black Satellites exit the competition at the quarterfinal stage after a determined campaign that saw them top Group C and deliver some spirited performances along the way.