The Black Satellites of Ghana have progressed to the semis of the WAFU Zone B U-20 championship after narrowly defeating rivals Nigeria.
Forward Precious Noah’s beautiful freekick from the edge of the box earned Ghana victory with ten minutes left.
The Black Satellites came close to netting the opener halfway through the first half when Dreams FC midfielder Mohammed Sulleyman’s feeble effort was grabbbed by the Nigeria goalkeeper.
Captain Daniel Afriyie who looked totally out of the game had his own opportunities which he failed to take.
But the tides turned in the second half as the Nigerians poured in with waves and waves of attack, but brilliant defending from the Black Satellites kept them at bay.
Goalkeeper Ibrahim Dan Lad was also up for the task making some brilliant saves to keep Ghana in the game.
Coach Karim Zito replaced Daniel Barnieh in the second half with Eleven Wonders forward Abdul Mugeez who came on to make a difference.
Mugeez should have scored when he had two good opportunities but it was his dribbles that caused the Nigerians troubles.
He was brought down in one of those moments of trickery which resulted in a free kick that was scored by Precious Boah.
Ghana will next play Ivory Coast despite qualifying to the semis after just a game.
Nigeria, who drew with the Ivorians will be hoping Ghana beats the young Elephants with more than a goal to have a chance of advancing.