The Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC) has congratulated the Black Meteors of Ghana for earning a place at the U-23 Afcon to be hosted by Morocco in June.
Ghana secured a 2-1 aggregate victory over Algeria at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium. The Black Meteors put in a dominant performance during the entire span of the game at home, with goalkeeper Danlad Ibrahim, and forwards Fatawu Ishahaku and Ernest Nuamah being the standout players.
The Under-23 AFCON will be held from 24 June to 8 July.
The head of the Black Meteors management team, Frederick Acheampong was also praised by the GOC for his efforts toward the team’s qualification.
The GOC statement said, a big thumbs up to the entire playing body and the technical team who have made the entire nation proud and it is our prayer that the football team qualifies for the Olympic Games in Paris, France 2024 alongside our track and athletes and boxers.
The top 3 teams in Morocco will book their places at the Summer Olympics.