Reigning champion, Senegal is preparing to deliver a real showdown this Monday evening at the Suez stadium against Ghana, for the second day of group C of the African U20 Cup of Nations. A duel between two nations which are no longer entitled to error after a shy departure.
Hanging 1-1 by a surprising Central African team, the Lion cubs of Senegal did not manage their domination into a victory. A frustrating result, but revealing a group still in running, aware that the status of favorite is not enough to make the difference in the field. This match against Ghana will therefore be a character test, a pride challenge.
The confrontations between these two selections are rare. Their only CAN U20 meeting dates back to 2019. That evening, Senegal won 2-0, with a double from Youssouph Badji, mastering its subject. Since then, Ghana has run after its revenge. If recent history is leaning in favor of the lion cubs, the figures reinforce their status as a bane from the West African teams. On their last 12 games against WAFU opponents, they display an impressive assessment of 8 victories, 2 draws and 2 defeats. Better still, they remain undefeated in the open game in the last 13 final phase games, and have always scored in their last 15 group games.
For their part, the black satellites struggle to find their luster of yesteryear. Despite a rich list of 4 titles, their current dynamics are less reassuring. Only one victory in the last six group games in the final phase, and only one success in their last four confrontations against UFOA teams. But beware, Ghana remains a nation with high potential. The meeting is given this Monday from 6 p.m.
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