The Black Satellites of Ghana staged a strong recovery following their initial setback against Egypt. Sellas Tetteh’s team demonstrated resilience by defeating Benin, who proved to be less formidable for the tournament.
Despite a balanced first half resulting in a 0-0 score, Ghana took control in the second half, securing a goal through Ebenezer Assifuah in the 56th minute. Despite the junior Squirrels of Benin showing determination, no further goals were scored, and Ghana emerged victorious at the end of the 90 minutes.
With this win, Ghana has reinvigorated its chances for a spot in the semi-finals, while Benin, holding 1 point, maintains a slim possibility of qualifying. The upcoming decisive match against Egypt will determine the fate of both teams in the tournament.
