2025 U20 AFCON: Black Satellites to begin campaign against DR Congo

Ghana's Black Satellites will face the Democratic Republic of Congo.

This match is the opening game of Group C at the 2025 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt.

The Satellites aim to start their campaign with a win. Team morale is high ahead of the match on Friday, May 2, 2025. It will kick off at 9 pm local time (1800 GMT) at Suez Stadium.

The team features talented players eager to make an impact. Their main goal is to qualify for the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile in 2025.

This match promises excitement between two skilled teams. Ghana wants a strong start, while DR Congo aims to prove themselves against Ghana.

In another Group C match on Friday, defending champions Senegal will play the Central African Republic.

After this round, Ghana will face Senegal on May 5th. This matchup features two West African powerhouses. They will conclude the group phase against Central African Republic on May 8th.

The top two teams from each group will reach the quarterfinals. Additionally, two best third-placed teams from all groups will qualify. The four semi-finalists will secure spots at the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile.

The tournament began on April 27 and runs until May 18, 2025.