The Professional Footballers Association of Ghana (PFAG) has sent out its warm congratulations to the U-20 national team as our Black Satellites secured a well-earned spot at the upcoming U-20 African Cup of Nations slated for next year.<\/p>\n
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The Satellites stepped up to the challenge posed at the WAFU Zone B Championships by emerging second in the keenly contested championship in Lome, Togo.<\/p>\n
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An opening day 2-2 draw against Benin, was followed by a well orchestrated 2-nil win aginst Niger. Top spot in Group A was secured with an important point against hosts, Togo.<\/p>\n
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The Satellites rubberstamped their ticket to face off against the continent\u2019s best by chalking off a 2-1 triumph in their semi-final duel with the Young Elephants from the Ivory Coast.<\/p>\n
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Despite a loss in the final to Nigeria, the PFAG is elated at the exploits of our Satellites in nearby Lome over the course of this past fortnight.<\/p>\n
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We extend our congratulations to Coach Desmond Ofei and his technical team, and reserve special praise for all members of the playing body for displaying utmost dedication for the national course.<\/p>\n
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We wish the team well in their preparations for their appearance at the continental showpiece where a fifth U-20 AFCON title and a qualification slot at the U-20 World Cup in Chile next year should be high on the agenda.<\/p>\n
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As always, the PFAG stands with them and for them.<\/p>\n
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The Professional Footballers Association of Ghana (PFAG) has sent out its warm congratulations to the U-20 national team as our Black Satellites secured a well-earned spot at the upcoming U-20 African Cup of Nations slated for next year. The Satellites stepped up to the challenge posed at the WAFU Zone B Championships by emerging<\/p>\n