2025 CAF U-20 AFCON: Ghana beat Central African Republic to top Group C

Ghana Celebrates Win Over D.R. Congo at 2025 Under-20 AFCON

Ghana’s Black Satellites finished the group phase of the 2025 CAF Under-20 AFCON on top of Group C. They ended the campaign unbeaten in three games.

In their final match, Ghana defeated Central African Republic (C.A.R.) 1-0. Joseph Opoku scored the winning goal with a solo run in the 84th minute. Senegal also won, beating D.R. Congo 2-0.

Ghana had previously beaten Senegal 1-0 and drawn 1-1 with D.R. Congo. This gave them a total of seven points in the group stage. They secured a spot in the quarterfinals due to their head-to-head advantage over Senegal.

During the group phase, Ghana conceded only one goal and scored three times. Their goal difference was +2 after three matches.

A win in the quarterfinals will qualify Ghana for the 2025 FIFA Under-20 World Cup in Chile.

The Ghana Football Association celebrated their success on social media, stating: "Job done! Top of the table and into the last eight."