Also known as: the Satellites
Black Satellites — Ghana's Under-20 national football team, competing in 2026 WAFU B U-20 Championship qualifier for 2027 CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations.
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The Ghanaian Times
… Down Under, the Black Satellites—Ghana’s exceptionally gifted Under-20 national team—were busy treating the footballing world to a masterclass. …
How Nana Butler took sown exploitative Management CommitteesThe Ghanaian Times
… Down Under, the Black Satellites—Ghana’s exceptionally gifted Under-20 national team—were busy treating the footballing world to a masterclass. …
How Nana Butler took down exploitative Management CommitteesJoy Online
… Desmond Ofei, who combined his role with the Black Stars with his duties as head coach of the Black Satellites and later the Black Meteors, will now focus exclusively on leading Ghana’s U23 side as they prepare for the next Olympic Games qualifiers.
Black Stars: Godwin Attram replaces Desmond Ofei as assistant coachThe Ghanaian Times
… Eric Edem Agbana, and MTN representative Andy Cofie, joined by Executive Council members Samuel Aboabire and Eugene Noel Nobel, Juvenile Committee Vice-Chairman Samuel Anim Addo and Black Satellites head coach Maxwell Konadu. …
Ashanti Region crowned 2026 MTN Elite U-19 Champions after seven-goal thrillerJoy Online
… They were joined by Executive Council members Samuel Aboabire and Eugene Noel Nobel, Juvenile Committee Vice-Chairman Samuel Anim Addo, as well as Black Satellites head coach Maxwell Konadu. …
Ashanti Region crowned 2026 MTN Elite U-19 Champions after epic seven-goal finalJoy Online
… The Black Satellites finished third in Group B behind eventual champions Burkina Faso and Nigeria. …
Ghana, Burkina Faso to represent WAFU B at 2027 U-20 AFCONThe Ghanaian Times
Black Satellites Head Coach, Maxwell Konadu, says Ghana will use the lessons from the 2026 WAFU B U-20 Championship to build a stronger and more competitive squad for next year’s TotalEnergies CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations, following Sunday’s goalless draw with Togo in Yamoussou …
Black Satellites exit WAFU B U-20 tourney… Konadu vows team will bounce back strongerJoy Online
Ghana’s Black Satellites have been eliminated from the 2026 WAFU B U-20 Championship after a goalless draw with Togo in their final Group B match. …
‘We will come back stronger’ – Konadu targets Ghana revival after WAFU setbackJoy Online
The Black Satellites battled to a 1-1 draw with Burkina Faso in their second Group B fixture at the 2026 WAFU B U-20 Championship in Yamoussoukro, Côte d’Ivoire, on Thursday. …
WAFU B U20: Ghana and Burkina Faso settle for draw in Group B clashJoy Online
Ghana’s Black Satellites face a defining moment in their 2026 WAFU B U-20 Championship campaign when they take on neighbours Burkina Faso in a crucial Group B encounter on Thursday at the Charles Konan Banny (CKB) Stadium in Yamoussoukro, Côte d’Ivoire. …
WAFU B U20: Black Satellites face defining Burkina Faso test todayAfter the Black Satellites' 1993 silver medal at an Under-20 tournament in Australia, newly appointed GFA Chairman Samuel Nana Brew-Butler discovered that Management Committee officials had received significantly higher allowances than the young players. In response, Brew-Butler dissolved all the management committees.
7 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
After the Black Satellites' 1993 silver medal at an Under-20 tournament in Australia, newly appointed GFA Chairman Samuel Nana Brew-Butler discovered that Management Committee officials had received significantly higher allowances than the young players. In response, Brew-Butler dissolved all the management committees.
7 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
In 1993, after Ghana's Under-20 team won a silver medal at a tournament in Australia, newly appointed GFA Chairman Samuel Nana Brew-Butler discovered that management officials had taken home significantly more in allowances than the young players. He subsequently took action to dissolve the management committees.
7 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Ghana Football Association has appointed former Ghana international Godwin Attram as assistant coach of the Black Stars, replacing Desmond Ofei, who will now focus exclusively on his role as head coach of the Black Meteors U23 team. The appointment is part of the GFA's technical restructuring ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
21 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ashanti Region defeated defending champions Eastern Region 4-3 in the final of the 2026 MTN Elite U-19 Championship at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram. The match was decided by a late goal from substitute Emmanuel Boateng in the 82nd minute.
4 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ashanti Region defeated defending champions Eastern Region 4-3 in the final of the 2026 MTN Elite U-19 Championship at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram, with the match producing seven goals.
4 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana will host the 2027 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations in February, already securing their place as hosts. Burkina Faso qualified as WAFU Zone B champions after defeating Nigeria 4-1 in the final, with the two nations set to compete for a spot at the World Cup.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Black Satellites finished third in Group B of the 2026 WAFU B U-20 Championship after a goalless draw with Togo in Côte d'Ivoire, with head coach Maxwell Konadu saying the team will use the experience as a lesson for next year's TotalEnergies CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations.
4 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's Black Satellites were knocked out of the 2026 WAFU B U-20 Championship after a goalless draw with Togo in their final group match, finishing third in Group B with two points. Head coach Maxwell Konadu said the team will reorganise and come back stronger ahead of hosting the 2027 CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations.
3 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's U-20 team drew 1-1 with Burkina Faso in their second Group B match at the 2026 WAFU B U-20 Championship in Côte d'Ivoire, with Joseph Badu equalizing after Ghana played the second half with ten men. Ghana remain third in Group B with one point from two matches and face Togo in their final group fixture.
31 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's U-20 team faces Burkina Faso on Thursday in a crucial Group B match at the 2026 WAFU B U-20 Championship, needing victory to keep their knockout-stage hopes alive after a 4-2 opening loss to Nigeria.
30 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's U-20 football team plays Burkina Faso at the 2026 WAFU B U-20 Championship in Côte d'Ivoire today, looking to recover after a 4-2 loss to Nigeria and earn their first points of the tournament. Coach Maxwell Konadu has indicated tactical adjustments ahead of the match as the team seeks to strengthen their knockout stage qualification chances.
30 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's Under-20 football team lost 4-2 to Nigeria in their opening Group B match of the 2026 WAFU B U-20 Championship in Côte d'Ivoire. Coach Maxwell Konadu acknowledged defensive lapses cost Ghana the match but said the team aims to recover and win upcoming games.
29 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's U-20 side suffered a 4-2 defeat to defending champions Nigeria in their opening Group B match of the 2026 WAFU B U-20 Championship in Côte d'Ivoire, with goals from Mohammed Zaidan and captain Kelvin Nkrumah (penalty) proving insufficient as Nigeria scored twice from the spot.
28 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's Black Satellites, led by Head Coach Maxwell Konadu, have arrived in Yamoussoukro, Côte d'Ivoire for the 2026 WAFU B U-20 Championship, which serves as a qualifier for the 2027 TotalEnergies CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations to be hosted by Ghana. The team will face Nigeria, Burkina Faso, and Togo in the group stage as they aim for regional glory.
27 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Sports Minister Kofi Adams confirmed that Ghana's Black Queens, Black Princesses, Black Satellites, and Black Maidens are owed outstanding winning and qualification bonuses, while the Black Stars have had their 2023–2025 qualifying bonuses cleared ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The government is working to settle the arrears, with delays partly attributed to new Sports Act provisions requiring percentage deductions for a national sports development fund.
24 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana's U-20 national team will open the WAFU B U-20 Championship against Nigeria on Monday, July 27, at the Lycée Scientifique Stadium in Yamoussoukro, Côte d'Ivoire. The Black Satellites are grouped with Nigeria, Burkina Faso, and Togo in Group B.
20 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's Black Satellites have been drawn in Group B alongside Nigeria, Togo, and Burkina Faso for the 2026 WAFU B U-20 Championship, which serves as qualification for the 2027 CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations that Ghana will host.
16 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana's U-20 side, the Black Satellites, have been drawn in Group B alongside Nigeria, Togo, and Burkina Faso for the WAFU B U-20 championship in Côte d'Ivoire, a qualifying tournament for the 2027 TotalEnergies CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations.
16 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Emmanuel Toku, a former Ghana U-17 and U-20 captain now playing for Thai champions Buriram United, says he hopes to earn an invitation to the Black Stars senior team through consistent performances at club level and hard work. He acknowledged that past youth team achievements alone are insufficient and that only players who prove themselves on the pitch deserve the opportunity.
15 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghanaian defender Ivan Anokye Mensah, 22, has signed with Slovak club Spartak Trnava on a long-term contract until 2029 after a season with Sparta Prague B. Mensah was a member of Ghana's U20 squad that won the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations in Mauritania.
1 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The article argues that Andre Dede Ayew, who captained Ghana's U-20 World Cup-winning team in 2009, deserves inclusion in the nation's 2026 World Cup squad based on his leadership, experience, and commitment to the Black Stars over many years.
20 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's U-20 national team defeated Koforidua Semper Fi 4-2 in a friendly match as part of preparations ahead of the 2027 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations, which Ghana will host. Coach Maxwell Konadu is assessing the squad's tactical discipline and competitiveness.
8 May 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana Football Association President Kurt Okraku has announced that Ghana will host the 2027 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations, marking the country's first time hosting the tournament since 1999.
28 April 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Confederation of African Football officially awarded Ghana the rights to host the TotalEnergies CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations in 2027, marking the nation's return as host after last staging the competition in 1999, when the Black Satellites won the trophy.
27 April 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana Football Association President Kurt Okraku has confirmed that Ghana will host the 2027 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations, marking the first time the country will stage the tournament in nearly three decades since 1999.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →