Black Satellites head coach Jimmy Cobblah has revealed that his halftime pep talk was crucial to his side's victory over Benin in the African U-20 Youth Qualifiers.
Black Satellites came from a goal down to brush side Benin 3-1 in the African U-20 Cup of Nations qualifier at the Cape Coast Sports Stadium.
Benin were up by a goal to nil at half-time courtesy Alllagbani Saliou with a fine finish in the 29th minutes.
However, Black Satellites head coach claims it was his halftime pep talk that inspired the team to victory.
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"I realized they were in a hurry to score so they were giving long passes to the strikers so I told them to come down and come for the passing, and whatever we want, we will get it and it worked for us."
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The Black Satellites will lock horns with Benin in the second leg on 10, July 2018.
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