Ghana beats Uganda to win AFCON title on Independence Day
Ghana Black Satellites beautifies the celebration of Ghana’s 64th independence anniversary exhibits best displays of the 2021 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations to beat Uganda 2-0 to win the Cup on the nation’s.
Ghana’s U-20 team, the Black Satelites lost on penalties to Egypt in their previous final appearance (2013) and aimed to avoid a repeat.
Karim Zito’s managed to get the job done in a grand a style, making the country’s 64th Independence Day celebration more special.
Hearts of Oak forward Daniel Barnieh, who doubles as captain to the team, emerged as the West African country’s hero.
Afriyie grabbed a goal in both halves to ensure the victory over the Cranes, a side who were participating in the tournament for the first time.
Ghana could have gone behind early in the game. Derrick Kakooza, the tournament’s top scorer with five goals, ran unto a brilliant long ball from his teammate but his attempted dink missed the target.
Coach Abdul Karim Zito’s men took control afterwards and could have broken the deadlock inside 12 minutes.
Ghana beats Uganda to win AFCON title on Independence Day
