U20 AFCON 2025: Ghana sweeps MVP awards in all four matches

The Black Satellites of Ghana will leave Egypt with pride. They faced disappointment after losing to the hosts in penalty shootouts. This happened on Monday evening, ending their FIFA U20 World Cup hopes.

Ghana performed well in the group stage. They topped Group C with two wins and a draw. This success set up a quarter-final match against Egypt.

The U20 team showed great determination throughout the tournament. They came back from two goals down to force penalties, even while a player was sent off during extra time.

Ghana's players were impressive, winning Man of the Match awards in all four games. In their opening match against the Democratic Republic of Congo, Abdulhakim Sulemana stood out. He created many chances and was difficult for DRC to defend against.

In their second match, Ghana defeated champions Senegal 1-0. Emmanuel Mensah scored the winning goal and earned Man of the Match honors for his performance on the left flank.

Aziz Issah improved significantly in Cairo after a slow start. He played a key role in Ghana's 1-0 victory over Central African Republic, securing their spot in the quarter-finals.

Issah continued to shine against Egypt but lost out on another award to Sulemana’s strong performance and goal in the second half.

The players are expected to return to Ghana this week after exiting the tournament.