‘All is not lost’ – Agyemang Badu encourages Black Satellites after losing WAFU B U20 Championship final
Emmanuel Agyeman-Badu
Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu, a former Ghana international, has shared encouraging words with the Black Satellites after their recent loss in the 2024 WAFU Zone B U20 Championship. The young Ghanaian squad faced a close 2-1 defeat against Nigeria in the final held in Togo, missing the chance to claim the regional title.
Read full articleDespite the setback, Badu emphasized that the players and Ghanaians should remember that their journey is ongoing. He praised the team's efforts and expressed pride in their accomplishment of reaching the final.
"We aimed to win the WAFU cup, but even though we fell short, reaching the final is still commendable. Let’s continue to support Ghana in building a team capable of winning the AFCON," he stated.
Having been part of the historic Ghana U20 team that won the FIFA U20 World Cup in 2009, Badu expressed his desire for the current generation to achieve similar success.
"I hoped they would match our records from when we won the WAFU, AFCON, and World Cup," he noted. "Though they faced a loss, it’s not the end. We will prepare thoroughly for the AFCON to aim for World Cup qualification."
While the defeat in the WAFU B Championship final is disappointing, it also provides a crucial learning opportunity for the Black Satellites as they prepare for the U20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
Agyemang-Badu remains optimistic that with proper preparation and ongoing fan support, the team can perform well at the 2025 U20 AFCON and secure a spot in the U20 World Cup.
