Black Satellites return to training, shift focus to Burkina Faso clash

The Black Satellites returned to the training ground on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, as they intensified preparations for their crucial Group B encounter against Burkina Faso at the 2026 WAFU B U-20 Championship in Yamoussoukro, Côte d'Ivoire.

Head coach Maxwell Konadu supervised the team's recovery programme and subsequent training session, with the technical team turning its full attention to Thursday's must-win fixture. The session focused on recovery, tactical adjustments and sharpening the squad following Monday's opening match against defending champions Nigeria.

The Black Satellites suffered a 4-2 defeat to the Flying Eagles in their tournament opener, but the mood in camp remains positive as the players and technical staff work tirelessly to put the setback behind them and reignite their campaign.

Konadu and his players are determined to respond with a strong performance against Burkina Faso as they seek their first points of the competition and strengthen their chances of progressing to the knockout stage.

Following Thursday's encounter, Ghana will conclude its Group B campaign against Togo on Sunday, August 2, with qualification to the next phase still firmly within reach.

Although Ghana has already secured automatic qualification for the 2027 TotalEnergies CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations as tournament hosts, the WAFU B U-20 Championship remains a vital part of the team's development programme.

The competition offers the Black Satellites an invaluable platform to strengthen team cohesion, gain high-level competitive experience and continue building towards next year's continental showpiece on home soil.

GFA Communications