Black Satellites take on Egypt in U-20 AFCON quarterfinal showdown

Ghana’s Black Satellites will face off against host nation Egypt in a high-stakes quarter-final match at the U-20 Africa Cup of Nations.

The winner will not only advance to the semi-finals of the continental tournament but also secure automatic qualification for the 2025 U-20 World Cup in Chile.

After a strong group stage performance, Ghana topped Group C with seven points, securing two wins and a draw while conceding only once in three games.

The team’s tactical discipline and resilience earned them a commanding spot in the knockout round.

Quarter-final confirmed! ✅

🇬🇭 Ghana will take on hosts Egypt on May 12 at the Suez Stadium. 🏟️ #BlackSatellites | #TotalEnergiesAFCONU20 pic.twitter.com/ZRIS6dlUiQ
— 🇬🇭 Ghana Football Association (@ghanafaofficial) May 10, 2025

Egypt, who qualified as one of the best third-placed teams from Group A, will provide a tough test for the Black Satellites.

The home crowd will undoubtedly provide significant support to the Egyptian team, but Ghana is determined to end its decade-long absence from the U-20 World Cup.

The Black Satellites, who won the U-20 World Cup in 2009, will be looking to restore their standing among youth football’s global elite. With both teams hungry for victory, the stage is set for an intense and thrilling encounter.

With World Cup qualification on the line, Monday’s clash is expected to be fiercely contested. Both sides bring history and ambition to the tie, promising a thrilling fixture at the New Suez Stadium.

The quarterfinal matches are set to deliver more excitement, with Nigeria and Senegal set to meet in a heavyweight West African derby.

Morocco will face an enterprising Sierra Leone side, while South Africa and the Democratic Republic of Congo will lock horns in the last quarterfinal match. The winner of the Morocco-Sierra Leone clash will face the winner of Ghana-Egypt in the semifinals.