Ghana’s Black Satellites have unveiled a formidable starting eleven ahead of their high-stakes quarterfinal clash with host nation Egypt in the ongoing TotalEnergies U-20 Africa Cup of Nations. The much-anticipated fixture is set to kick off at 18:00 local time (15:00 GMT) at the Suez Stadium.
Captain Ofori McCarthy returns to lead the backline, adding vital experience and stability to Ghana’s defence. Also rejoining the squad are Emmanuel Mensah, Phenyin-Denis Marfo, and striker Jerry Afriyie, all of whom missed the previous outing.
One of the standout changes sees Hayford Boahen handed his first start of the tournament. The dynamic midfielder has impressed in training and made a notable impact off the bench in earlier matches.
The Black Satellites enter the knockout stage in high spirits after topping Group C. They opened with a 1-1 draw against DR Congo before sealing narrow 1-0 victories over both Senegal and the Central African Republic. A win in today’s match would secure Ghana’s 10th semifinal berth at the U-20 AFCON and guarantee their place at the upcoming FIFA U-20 World Cup.
All eyes will be on the Suez Stadium as Ghana look to continue their pursuit of continental glory and a return to the world stage.
