2025 CAF AFCON U-20: Ghana beat defending champions Senegal

Ghana’s chances of qualifying for the quarterfinals of the 2025 CAF Under-20 Men’s AFCON got a huge boost late on Monday, May 5, after the Black Satellites picked up a vital win over pre-tournament favourites Senegal.

The Black Satellites beat defending champions Senegal 1-0 in the Group C matchup thanks to a sharp finish from Emmanuel Mensah in the 14^th minute.

Mensah swept the ball into the right side of the net with his left foot after getting played in by a beautiful find from Jerry Afriyie.

Afriyie, who has had a run with Ghana’s Senior National Men’s Team, Black Stars-recently, missed a big chance to put Ghana ahead 2-0.

The CD Lugo forward marked his debut goal contribution in the tournament after starting off the bench in Ghana’s 1-1 draw with D.R. Congo in the opening round.

Highly rated midfielder Abdul Aziz Issah also made his tournament debut in the win over Senegal. The win places Ghana in second place behind D.R. Congo, but both nations have four points.

The Congolese won 3-1 over Central African Republic (C.A.R.) in the other Group C game. Ghana plays C.A.R. on Thursday, May 8, at 18:00 GMT.