Ghana’s U-20 coach Abdul Karim Zito has expressed excitement after guiding the Black Satellites to reach the last four of the 2021 CAF U20 Cup of Nations in Mauritania.
Ghana defeated Cameroon 4-2 on penalties on Thursday after drawing 1-1 after extra-time to seal passage to the semi-final of the U-2- Championship.
Asante Kotoko Goalkeeper Danlad Ibrahim saved one penalty while Cameroon’s fourth spot-kick by Goni Ali hit the crossbar.
”I am very proud of the boys and also proud of myself for qualifying,” Zito said in his post-match conference.
”But before I go deep into your question, I want to take this opportunity to thank my fellow coaches at home who never stopped trusting in me; giving me all sort of encouragement that we can make it and truly to their words, we have made it and I can say we have qualified for the World Cup.
”And this is a big achievement for me and the boys themselves too.”
Ghana got a qualification to the quarterfinal after emerging as the third-best team in Group C to play Cameroon who finished Group A as leaders.