The wait is finally over as Ghana’s group opponents for the FIFA U-20 World Cup has been revealed at Sunday’s final draw in the historic surroundings of the Luxor Temple in Egypt.
Ghana, not seeded, take their place in Group D alongside, England, Uzbekistan and Uruguay.
“For eight years we have not been to the U-20 World Cup so to return as champions of Africa is remarkable. It’s gratifying to me that we’re not just winning but also doing so by playing beautiful football,” Ghana coach, Sellas Tetteh said ahead of the draw.
The Black Satellites, African champions will be based Ismailia where five of the six group matches will be played.
Ghana, two-time silver medallist at the world event will open their campaign with Uzbekistan in the opening game on September 26.
England will be Ghana’s second game opponents on September 29 with the final group game against Uruguay on October 2.
A total of 24 nations were entered into the draw with Fifa dividing the teams into six groups of four.
Africa has five representatives – Ghana, hosts Egypt, Cameroon, South Africa and Nigeria – at the tournament which kicks off on 24 September and ends on October 16 in Cairo.
All five teams from the continent will be bidding to become the first African winners of the tournament in its 32 year history.
Hosts Egypt will meet Trinidad and Tobago in the opening match on Thursday 24 September at the Egyptian Army Stadium in Alexandria.
FIFA U-20 World Cup 2009 groups:
Group A Group B Group C
Egypt Nigeria USA
Trinidad & Tobago Venezuela Germany
Paraguay Tahiti Korea Republic
Italy Spain Camaroon
Group D Group E Group F
Ghana Brazil United Arab Emirates
Uzbekistan Costa Rica South Africa
England Czech Republic Honduras
Uruguay Australia Hungary
source: www.ghanafa.org/blackstars
