The Eleven players were made up of outstanding talents from Burundi, Mali, Senegal, Nigeria, South Africa and Niger. Youssouph Dabo was named coach of the tournament.

Here’s the Best XI of the #TotalAFCONU20 pic.twitter.com/iUPYJuZyry

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Reports are suggesting that the team was scheduled to arrive in Ghana on Monday but had difficulties getting flights to Accra.

The Blac Satellites exited the tournament after a defeat to Mali in a game where they needed only a draw to qualify for the semis and for the U20 World Cup in Poland.

Jimmy Cobblah, the u20 coach earlier stated that their shortcomings in the competition was due to lack of local football and he had to settle for ‘foreign’ players.

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Nigeria and South Africa will join Senegal in the semis, all three teams have also qualified for the U2O World Cup that will take place in Poland between May and June.

Niger sneaked a win against host Nation on Friday to secure their qualification spot. South Africa did enough against Burundi to join Nigeria in the semi-finals.



Ghana will face Mali on Saturday as both teams will also fight to qualify for the semis.

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The first game kicked off in Niamey, Boubacar Goumey’s wonder strike gave Niger the lead in the 63rd minute.  Abdoul Kairou dribbled past his marker to set the goal for Boubacar who thumped in the pass to send the host in front. Siphesihle Mkhize grabbed the equalizer for South Africa eight minutes after the opening goal, he connected with Ngcobo’s cross and head the ball pass goalkeeper Khaled Ibrahim to secure a point for his team.

Nigeria overcame stubborn Burundi in the second game. Burundi held Nigeria in the first 45 minutes, goalkeeper Rukundu kept Burundi in the game after making crucial saves to deny Nigeria. Nigeria grabbed the opener through Nazifi Yahaya just ten minutes into the second half, Maxwell Effiom scored the second goal for the Flying Eagles.

Watch the highlights below.

Niger vs South Africa

Nigeria vs Burundi

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Niger is the host nation for this year’s championship which is slated to kick off on Saturday 2nd February, 2019 and is expected to end 17th February, 2019.

Ghana have been drawn in group “B” alongside Burkina Faso, Senegal and Mail.

The first four teams will book their ticket to the 2019 FIFA 20 World Cup in Poland.

Below are the squad and Jersey Numbers.

Ghana’s squad and numbers

Goalkeepers: 1. Danlad Ibrahim (Asante Kotoko, Ghana), 16. Nurudeen Abdul Manaf ( Eupen, Belgium), 21. Frederick Asare ( Accra Lions FC)

Defenders: 2. Nathaniel Adjei (Danbort), 3. Fard Ibrahim (Vejle, Denmark), 4. Maxwell Arthur (Dreams FC, Ghana), 12. Montari Kamahini (Dreams FC), 13. Michael Baidoo ( Midtjylland, Denmark), 15. Ishaku Konda (LASK Linz, Austria), 20. Gideon Mensah (Nordsjalland, Denmark)

Midfielders: 5.Sabit Abdulai (UD Extramadura, Spain), 6. Ibrahim Sulley (Rising Star, Ghana), 7.Emmanuel Kumah (Tudu Mighty Jets), 8. Prosper Ahiabu (WAFA SC), 10. Mohammed Kudus (Nordsjaelland, Denmark), 11. Ibrahim Sadiq (Nordsjaelland, Denmark), 17. Enoch Atta Agyei (Azam FC, Tanzania), 19. Saliw Babawo (Dynamo Brest, Belarus)

Forwards: 9. Basit Abdul Rahman Umar (New Edubiase United, Ghana), 14. Frank Arhin (Ostersunds FK, Sweden), 18. Daniel Lomotey ( WAFA SC, Ghana)

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