The Black Meteors were held to a 2-2 draw by Premier League side Vision FC in a friendly at the University of Ghana Stadium on Friday, August 14, 2026, as coach Desmond Ofei continued preparations for the upcoming qualifiers for the 2027 U-23 Africa Cup of Nations.
The encounter provided Ofei with another important opportunity to assess his squad, experiment with different tactical combinations and build competitive sharpness ahead of the crucial qualification campaign.
The Black Meteors, who eventually finished the contest with 10 players, scored twice in the second half before Vision FC, fought their way back into the contest, scoring twice from the penalty spot to secure a share of the spoils.
The Black Meteors are preparing for the 2027 U-23 Africa Cup of Nations, which is scheduled to be staged in Egypt in November 2027.
CAF’s 2026 competition calendar has pencilled in the U-23 AFCON qualifying rounds for the September and November 2026 FIFA windows, with the precise fixtures subject to CAF’s official scheduling.
