AFCON U20: Aziz Musibau Scores Brilliant Team Goal for Ghana Against DR Congo

AFCON U20: Aziz Musibau Scores Brilliant Team Goal for Ghana Against DR Congo

  • The Black Satellites of Ghana opened the 2025 AFCON U-20 tournament with a disappointing draw against DR Congo
  • Dreams FC striker Aziz Musibau cancelled out Samuel Ntanda's strike as both teams settled for a 1-1 draw
  • Up next for Ghana is a tough encounter against defending champions Senegal on Monday, May 5

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Aziz Musibau showcased composure and precision on Friday night as he capped off a fluid attacking sequence to draw Ghana level in their Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations opener against DR Congo.

Touted as pre-match favourites, the Black Satellites began brightly, asserting early dominance and pushing forward with confidence.

Their tactical setup under coach Desmond Offei leaned heavily on possession and swift transitions, which saw them create the early momentum.

Dreams FC striker Aziz Musibau scored Ghana's first goal at the ongoing U-20 AFCON. Photo credit: @ghanafaofficial/X.
Dreams FC striker Aziz Musibau scored Ghana's first goal at the ongoing U-20 AFCON. Photo credit: @ghanafaofficial/X.
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Ghana suffer early setback

However, despite their promising start, Ghana's lack of decisiveness in the final third allowed the Congolese to grow into the contest.

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The deadlock was broken unexpectedly when DR Congo capitalised on a lapse in concentration.

A precise delivery from the right found captain Samuel Ntanda, who timed his jump perfectly to nod past a static Gidios Aseako, leaving the Ghanaian shot-stopper helpless.

DR Congo's goal awakens Ghana from slumber

Conceding first did little to unsettle Offei's side.

Instead, they responded by tightening their grip on the game, using their numerical superiority in midfield to circulate possession and patiently probe for openings.

Belgium-based forward Joseph Opoku nearly restored parity with a curling strike that flew narrowly wide—an early warning of Ghana’s growing threat.

Aziz Musibau draws Ghana level

The breakthrough eventually arrived through a moment of collective brilliance.

Midfielder Denis Marfo, who had been industrious throughout the contest, initiated the move with a line-breaking pass down the left channel.

The ball was then squared across the face of goal, finding Musibau in space.

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The Dreams FC striker needed no second invitation, calmly slotting home to draw Ghana level and reward their persistence.

Musibau's equaliser was a textbook example of positional awareness and final-third coordination.

Ghana, DR Congo settle for draw

Unfortunately, there were no further additions to the goals scored by each side in the first half as Musibau could have handed Ghana all three points when he was put through on goal by Abdul Sulemana.

Congo themselves went close on a couple of occasions but fluffed their lines. The draw means all four teams in Group C, comprising Ghana, the Central African Republic, DR Congo, and Senegal have one point after the first round of games.

Ibrahim Mahama's son given new jersey number

Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Michael Amer, the son of Ibrahim Mahama, is gearing up to represent Ghana at the ongoing U-20 Africa Cup of Nations.

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The rising star was handed a fresh jersey number after the final squad list was unveiled on Thursday, May 1.

Amer, alongside his Black Satellites teammates, will be aiming to secure Ghana’s first World Cup qualification at this level since 2009.

Source: YEN.com.gh

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Godwin Nii Armah Tagoe (Sports Editor) Godwin Nii Armah Tagoe is a CAF-accredited journalist with over five years of experience in digital journalism. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Integrated Rural Arts and Industry (2016). Godwin's career includes covering the 2023 AFCON and grassroots competitions within Ghana. He has also served as a Presenter at VNTV, a Sports Analyst at Obonu FM, and a Football Writer for a myriad of sports websites. He joined Yen.com.gh in 2024 to cover sports. Email: godwin.tagoe@yen.com.gh.

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