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Satellites, Scorpions battle for U-20 title
Ghana Black Satellites will attempt to win their fourth Under-20 AFCON title when they face off with the Hippos of Uganda at the Olympic Stadium in Nouakchott tonight.
The Ghanaians accounted for a well-drilled Gambia Young Scorpions 1-0 to book their place for today’s final with free-kick expert Percious Boah scoring the only goal of the night on Monday.
Unlike the Satellites, the Scorpions – who are staging their debut, stunningly trampled on the highly fancied Young Carthage Eagles of Tunisia, crushing the north African side 4-1 in the other semi-final tie to set up an explosive final tonight.
The Ugandans will rely on the five-goal Police FC striker Derrick Kakooza, who bundled home a hat-trick against the Tunisians and could be deadly against the Satellites if let loose. On the reverse, Ghana’s three-goal Boah should also be a bother to the Uganda backline and it would be interesting to see how the two players perform on the day.
BY SPECTATOR SPORTS REPORTER
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) and all the clubs participating in this weekend’s competitions will pay special tribute in honour of the memory of the late Dominic Frimpong of Berekum Chelsea FC (on loan from Aduana FC).
The GFA has in a statement announced that all the players and team officials of the 6 clubs playing this weekend competitions will wear black armbands on their jerseys as a mark of respect during their respective matches.
In addition, a minute of silence will be observed before the commencement of each game in his honour. This tribute will take place during the MTN FA Cup semi-final matches as well as the Women’s Premier League final scheduled for this weekend.
“The GFA counts on the full cooperation of all clubs and the fans in respectfully observing these arrangements as we collectively pay tribute to Dominic Frimpong,” the statement added.
The FA expressed appreciation to all stakeholders for their understanding and support in these times.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Daniel Laryea will handle the MTN FA Cup semifinal clash between Aduana FC and Nations FC at the Swedru Stadium on Friday, April 17, 2026.
Roland Addy will serve as Assistant I, with Seth Abletor as Assistant II, while Adaari Abdul Lattif works as 4th Referee.
The match is scheduled for a 3:00pm kick-off at the Swedru Stadium on Friday, April 17, 2026.
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