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Satellites seek third title

15 years ago
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Great footballing skills have been produced since the start of the Africa Youth Championship, two weeks ago. But it’s all coming to a close on Sunday.

But it now gets to the final line where two teams out of the eight that started the competition have deservedly managed to reach as Ghana and Cameroon go head-to-head for the title.

A tough final is expected with Ghana hoping to win their third title when they meet Cameroon in Sunday's final in Rwanda.

The Black Satellites are determined to march the achievements of the title winning sides of 1993 and 1999 with victory over Cameroon.

Sunday’s final is the second clash between both sides at the competition after drawing 1-1 in the group stage, a game which Ghana dominated.

But a lot more is at stake as a winner must emerge with both sides having gone unbeaten in four games. The favourite tag hangs on either side.

Cameroon remains a threat to Ghana’s chances though but Black Satellites coach Sellas Tetteh holds is optimistic.

"The final will be a different ball game. We played some good football in the first game but did not get the result we deserved," said Tetteh.

"Cameroon are strong, fit, and well conditioned but not technically sound.

"They are also strong in the air and have got better with each game but we can overcome them with skilful play."

Alain Wabo, coach of the Young Lions, who are seeking their second title after beating Nigeria on their way to the final says, his side clinch the title.

"We will be champions again after teaching Ghana some lessons, because I know how they play and I have studied all their video tapes," Webo boasted.

"They play like Nigeria and we know how deal with those tactics."

Meanwhile, Nigeria beat South Africa 2-1 on Saturday to clinch the bronze medal at the Regional Stadium in Kigali.