Ghana’s U-20 head coach, Desmond Offei, is aiming for the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup qualification as they gear up for the upcoming U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
The Black Satellites have been placed in a challenging group alongside hosts Ivory Coast, Tanzania, DR Congo, and a yet-to-be-determined team from UNIFFAC 2.
Speaking on the draw, Offei expressed confidence in his squad’s ability to compete at a high level.
“I think we are in a very good position. If we prepare well, we have everything in our hands to go as far as we want,” he said.
He acknowledged the difficulties of playing in a five-team group, which means an additional fixture, but emphasized the importance of squad depth and rotation.
“We had a similar situation in WAFU, but we just have to manage it well. Our focus remains qualification for the World Cup,” Ofei added.
The U-20 AFCON is set to take place from April 26 to May 18, 2025, with the top four teams earning a place at the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Uruguay.