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U-20 AFCON: Black Satellites miss out on World Cup qualification after defeat to Egypt

Ghana’s Black Satellites have missed out on qualifying for the 2025 FIFA World Cup after failing to make it to the semifinals of the CAF AFCON U-20 Championship.

Ghana lost 5-4 to Egypt on penalties after drawing 2-2 at the end of regulation time; the score remained same at the end of the extra time to force the game to penalties.


Dacosta Antwi missed his penalty kick attempt and that miss proved costly as the host nation converted all five kicks to qualify to the semifinals and prevent Ghana from completing a brilliant comeback from a 2-0 deficit early in the game.

Mohammed Sherif capitalized on two defensive breakdowns from the Black Satellites to grab a brace with his first goal coming in the 19th minute and his second coming in the 27th minute.

For his first, Sherif took advantage of a miscommunication between goalkeeper Gidios Aseako and Ghana captain Ofori McCarthy to toe poke the ball into the net.

Sheriff’s second goal was almost a carbon copy of his first as Aseako and McCarthy again, messed up what should have been a straight forward clearance on a long ball.

Aseako and McCarthy hesitated to clear their lines, allowing Sheriff to pick up the ball, round up Aseako and coolly slotting the ball into the net.

Ghana midfielder Abdul Aziz Issah pulled a goal back in the first half in the 47th minute when his speculative shot squirmed past Egyptian goalkeeper AbdelMoneim Tamer.

Desmond Ofei’s team had a strong start to the second half and looked dangerous from corner kicks with Aaron Essel heading just over the cross bar.

Opoku Amankwah looked dangerous on his brilliant runs as Ghana searched for the equalizing goal; Aziz Issah’s powerful drive drew fine save from AbdelMoneim Tamer in the 76th minute.

Ghana held a 77.1% of possession against Egypt’s 22.9% as at the 79th minute reflecting Ghana’s dominance in the second half.

Hakim Sulemana’s free kick in the 88th minute flashed just wide of Egypt’s goal before converting from the penalty spot with virtually the last kick of the match to force the game to extra time.

Aaron Essel was harshly dismissed from the game in the 106th minute in extra time after a slight touch sent Amr “Bibo” Khaled tumbling to the turf.

 

Women's World Cup to expand to 48 teams from 2031

After consultation with the confederations and other stakeholders, and given the remarkable recent strides made by women’s football across the world, the FIFA Council has unanimously decided to expand the number of participating teams in the FIFA Women’s World Cup from 32 to 48 as of the 2031 edition.

Jerry Ahmed Shaib re-elected President of Ghana Weightlifting Federation

Jerry Ahmed Shaib, Member of Parliament for the Weija-Gbawe Constituency, has been re-elected as President of the Ghana Weightlifting Federation (GWF).

He secured 100% of the valid votes cast, defeating his contender, Michael Nii Yarboi Annan.

The electoral congress, held virtually on Friday, May 9, 2025, reflected the overwhelming confidence and trust delegates have in the leadership of the incumbent president. Ahmed Shaib will lead the Federation for another four-year term.

In other results, Mr. Kenneth Odeng Adade, former Deputy Secretary-General of the Federation, was elected Secretary-General, prevailing over his challenger, Ms. Peggy Crabbe. Madam Elizabeth Owusu Agyapong, who previously served as Deputy Treasurer, was elected Treasurer following a vote of confidence by delegates.

The newly elected Board Members include Dr. Christopher Akwesi Adomako, Prof. Jonathan Quartey, and Mr. Benjamin Addy, who will all serve on the Federation’s governing body.

In his acceptance speech, Jerry Ahmed Shaib expressed deep appreciation to the Elections Committee, chaired by Naa Odofoley Nortey, and supported by Mr. Muniru Kassim Mohammed, Secretary-General of the Ghana Olympic Committee, for their diligent work in ensuring a smooth electoral process.

He congratulated all newly elected members and reaffirmed his commitment to advancing the sport of weightlifting across the country. He also extended an invitation to all stakeholders to come together as Ghana prepares to host the rest of the continent in August for the 2025 African Youth and Junior Weightlifting Championships.

U-20 AFCON: Black Satellites beat Central African Republic to top group

Ghana’s Black Satellites secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over the Central African Republic (CAR) in their final Group C match at the Suez Canal Authority Stadium in the ongoing TotalEnergies U-20 Africa Cup of Nations Egypt 2025, clinching top spot in the group with seven points.