The Black Satellites reached the final of the Africa U-20 Cup of Nations as they beat Gambia 1-0 in the first semifinal game played at the Olympic Stadium on Monday.
It was a sweet victory for the Ghana U20 team as they revenged that 2-1 defeat against same opponents in their final group game.
Ghana U20 coach Karim Zito had promised to change his tactics after losing the first game Gambia. The defeat, he said, was a wake-up call for his team.
The Black Satellites dominated play in the opening minute in search of the first goal.
Precious Boah had the first chance of the game in the second minute but failed to direct his free kick at goal
Precious Boah broke the deadlock with a direct free kick in the 33rd minute as the Black Satellites took the lead.
It was the third goal of the tournament for the Dreams FC striker, who currently leads the goal king chart.
The Black Satellites held onto the lead to get their revenge over their West African neighbors.
Ghana will meet the winner in the other semi-final game between Tunisia and Uganda.
The Black Satellites will be eyeing a fourth AFCON U-20 title in the final.
