Our focus remains qualification for the World Cup – Ghana U-20 coach Desmond Ofei

The four teams will be joined by a representative from UNIFFAC 2.

The draw, held at CAF’s headquarters in Cairo, Egypt, placed 13 teams into three groups, with Ghana set to navigate a challenging path toward the continental title and a spot at the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile.

Reacting to the draw, Offei expressed confidence in his team’s ability to succeed. “I think we are in a very good position. If we prepare well, we have everything in our hands to go as far as we want,” he said.

He acknowledged the challenge of playing an extra match due to being in a five-team group but emphasised the importance of squad depth and rotation.

The tournament serves as a qualification to the 2025 World Cup in Uruguay.

“We had a similar situation in WAFU, but we just have to manage it well. Our focus remains qualification for the World Cup.”

The tournament will take place from April 26 to May 18, 2025, with the top four teams earning World Cup slots.