VIDEO: Ghana defeats Cameroon on penalties to book place in U-20 AFCON semis

Published on: 25 February 2021

The Ghana U-20 team have secured their place in the semi-finals of the 2021 Total CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament after beating Cameroon 4-2 on penalties.

Cameroon started the game with more drive, creating some chances as the Black Satellites suffered to get the ball forward due to poor touches and passing on the day.

They could only test the opposition goalkeeper from free-kicks and Barnieh mistimed his chance to put the side in the lead.

In the second half, the two teams pushed forward for a lead but it was to no avail.

Cameroon drew first blood in extra time through Kevin-Prince Milla in the 103rd minute and Ghana equalized a minute later through Frank Boateng.

The game eventually moved to penalties. Boah, Barnieh, Anokye, and Assinki converted their penalties whilst Cameroon missed two.

Ghana has now qualified for the semi-finals of the ongoing tournament in Mauritania.

Watch highlights of the match below:

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