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15 Jan

2009 U-20 WC: Black Satellites Players Raise Concerns Over Matured Investment

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Some members of Ghana’s 2009 Black Satellites squad have declined payments from a matured investment made 15 years ago in recognition of their FIFA U-20 World Cup victory. A statement released by the Ghana Football Association (GFA) last week revealed that SAS Finance Group had invited all 21 players from the tournament-winning team to claim their matured investment. Initially set at GHS 10,000.00 per player, the investment has grown to GHS 70,000.00 for each player, including GHS 60,000.00 in accrued interest. While several players have collected their payments, others have opted not to, citing concerns over the transparency of the…

31 Oct

Watch Highlights Of Ghana’s 1-2 Defeat To Nigeria In The Final Of WAFU Zone B Championship

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The Black Satellites of Ghana had to settle for silver in the WAFU Zone B Championship after losing the final to Nigeria's Flying Eagles. In the final match played at the Stade de Kégué in Lomé, Togo, on Wednesday, 30 October 2024, Nigeria defeated Ghana 2-1 to claim the trophy. The Flying Eagles proved the stronger of the two sides, with Kparobo Arierhi opening the scoring for Nigeria in the 35th minute. Arierhi finished off a well-executed team move, leaving the Ghanaian defence in disarray. Just before halftime, Arierhi struck again, giving Nigeria a comfortable two-goal lead going into the…

30 Oct

Black Satellites Face Nigeria In WAFU B U-20 Championship Final Today

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The stage is set for a big showdown as eternal rivals Ghana and Nigeria prepare to battle it out for the WAFU B U-20 Championship title on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, in Togo, with the Black Satellites determined to reclaim the title from their rivals. The Stade de Kegue in Lome will be the center of footballing drama as two of Africa’s most storied youth teams meet in a match of epic proportions. While both Ghana and Nigeria have secured qualification for the U-20 Africa Cup of Nations next year, the clash between two of West Africa’s football powerhouses evokes…

20 Mar

African Games 2023: Black Satellites Advances To Men’s Football Final With Ephson’s Late Goal

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Michael Ephson's timely tap-in secured Ghana's place in the final of the African Games men's football tournament, joining the Black Princesses who clinched their spot in the women's division. Ephson, brought on as a substitute, capitalized on a rebound from Jerry Afriyie's shot to score the decisive goal, alleviating frustrations among fans and Coach Desmond Ofei, who had witnessed numerous missed opportunities by the Black Satellites. Despite Senegal's defensive tactics, Ghana maintained pressure throughout the game, with Senegal unable to pose significant threats on the counterattack. Although Ephson's substitution initially met disapproval from fans, his impact was evident as he…

13 Mar

African Games: Black Satellites’ Fighting Spirit Praised After Win Over Gambia

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Assistant coach of the Black Satellites, Nii Odartey Lamptey, has praised the resilience of the team in their victory against Gambia on Tuesday evening. The national U-20 male team delivered a commanding performance, clinching a convincing 3-1 triumph over their opponents at the Accra Sports Stadium. This victory came on the heels of a disappointing draw against Congo in their group-stage opener. https://twitter.com/ghanafaofficial/status/1767670835353977348?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1767670835353977348%7Ctwgr%5E47fafa112938a997f3682a648e825f1120b123f7%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.adomonline.com%2Fafrican-games-black-satellites-fighting-spirit-praised-after-win-over-gambia%2F In his post-match remarks, the former Ghanaian international praised the players for their determination and acknowledged their commitment to follow tactical instructions. Nii Odartey Lamptey “We were dissatisfied with the draw in our previous game, so we had discussions…

07 Mar

Black Satellites Train At Achimota School Park Ahead Of African Games Opener

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The Black Satellites held their final at the Achimota School Park on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, ahead of their 13th African Games Men’s tournament-opening match. The Ghana U-20 team will open their African Games campaign on Friday, March 8, 2024, when they take on their Congolese counterparts at the Accra Sports Stadium. After days of camping in Prampram and Cape Coast, the team arrived in Accra on Tuesday to play a test game against Premier League side Legon Cities FC. The trial game ended in a goalless draw despite an impressive performance from both sides. The team trained at their officially…

06 Jul

Black Satellites Land In Cote D’Ivoire For WAFU B U-20 Competition [FULL SQUAD LIST]

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The Black Satellites have landed in Cote D’Ivoire for the WAFU B U-20 Boys Cup of Nations. The tournament which is scheduled from July 7-21, 2023 will bring together six countries from the West African sub-region following the withdrawal of Nigeria. The Black Satellites have been training at the Ghanaman Centre of Excellence at Prampram where they have engaged in a number of teams in pre-tournament friendlies. The tournament is open to players born after January 1, 2003, however the Ghana Football Association has decided to use players who were born in 2005 as part of a conscious effort to…

26 May

The Team Is Still A Work In Progress – Randy Abbey On Black Satellites

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The Chairman of the Black Satellites Management Committee, Randy Abbey, says Ghana’s U-20 team is at the preparatory stage and the technical team is working to build a formidable side. The team led by Coach Samuel Boadu has been preparing for the next edition of the WAFU Zone B U-20 to be staged in Ivory Coast from Friday, June 21- Friday, July 7, 2023. As part of the preparations, the Satellites pulled a 3-1 comeback victory over WAFA SC in a test game played at the Accra Sports Stadium on Wednesday as the team will continue to intensify their preparations…