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Ghana Wins FIFA U-20 Soccer World Cup

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Posted by: News Desk on October 16, 2009 Under: Ghana, News Snips, Sports



U-20 FIFA World Cup. Ghana Wins.

The Black Satellites of Ghana defeated their Brazilian counterpart to win the FIFA U-20 World cup. The 10-man Ghanaian team 4-3 victory came in a sudden death penalties shoot-our in the finals of Egypt 2009 tournament. Ghana makes history being the first African team to win the coveted cup.

Ghana striker Dominic Adiyiah, who was the top scorer at the tournament also emerged as the competition’s best player. Adiyiah scored his ninth goal of the tournament in during the penalty shoot-out.

Photo: Reuters.

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2 comment(s)

  1. Foluke | Oct 19, 2009 | Reply

    Keep up the good work, becos someone somewhere really appreciate all the players effort at the finals by beating the almighty Brazil.
    I am a Nigerian, and I believe Africa will surely win the World Cup very soon, especially the 2010 world cup. I am always proud to be an African.
    Thanks

  2. Omotaylor | Oct 19, 2009 | Reply

    Supported. We need African pride in all areas.

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