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U20 AYQ: Black Satellites qualify after Benin draw

By Haruna Mubarak
Black Satellites qualify as they held Benin to a 1-1 draw
Black Satellites qualify as they held Benin to a 1-1 draw
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The Black Satellites of Ghana have secured their qualification for the African Youth Championship next year as they held Benin to a 1-1 draw in Cotonou, Benin.

The Blck Satellites have eventually qualified for the African Youth Championship which will be hosted by Niger next year after they held Benin to a 1-1 draw, knocking them out 4-2 on aggregate.

Odo Chabi Bio gave Benin the hope of qualifying as he scored a fine finish to put his side head in the 57th minute.

Read also:Black Satellites coach Jimmy Cobblah expects a tough match against Benin in AYC

Ahiabu Prosper restored parity to put in a driving seat on aggregate.

 

Benin failed to add goals to their tally in the game as the match ended in a scoring draw, thus, Ghana qualifying on the aggregate 2-4 after the Satellites 3-1 victory back in Ghana.

 

Read also:U20 WWC: Black Princesses win first game as they beat New Zealand 1-0

The Black Satellites have finally qualified after missing out in the previous edition held in Zambia last year. 

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