The Black Satellites of Ghana finished as runners-up in the WAFU Zone B Championship after falling to the Flying Eagles of Nigeria in the final.
The decisive match took place at the Stade de Kégué in Lomé, Togo, on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, where Nigeria claimed victory with a score of 2-1.
Throughout the match, Nigeria displayed superior performance, with Kparobo Arierhi netting the first goal in the 35th minute. He capitalised on well-executed team play, leaving the Ghanaian defence in disarray.
Just before halftime, Arierhi struck again, doubling Nigeria’s lead and sending them into the break with a comfortable two-goal advantage.
In the second half, the Black Satellites increased their intensity in search of a goal. Despite their efforts, the Nigerian defense held firm against their advances. However, in the 76th minute, Jerry Afriyie managed to break through and score for Ghana, reigniting hopes for a comeback.
Ultimately, Ghana was unable to equalise, and the match concluded with Nigeria winning 2-1.
Despite the loss, Ghana secured a spot in the 2025 Africa Under-20 Championship by defeating Ivory Coast in the tournament’s semi-final. Additionally, Jerry Afriyie was recognized as the best player of the championship.