Ghana’s Black Comets have booked their place in the Round of 16 of the FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival in Azerbaijan after securing a 2-1 victory over the Korea Republic.

The Ghanaian youngsters continued their impressive run in the competition, displaying their attacking quality and determination to overcome their South Korean counterparts and advance to the knockout stage.

Abdul Aziz Issah was once again on target for Ghana, continuing his fine scoring form in the tournament, while an own goal from the South Korean side proved decisive as the Black Comets secured all three points.

The victory extended Ghana’s winning streak to six consecutive matches, underlining the team’s consistency and growing confidence throughout the competition. Their attacking performances have been particularly impressive, with the West African nation now having scored 29 goals in the tournament.

Ghana’s progress to the last 16 represents another significant step in their campaign, as the young players continue to demonstrate their potential on the international stage.

The Black Comets will now await confirmation of their Round of 16 opponents as they prepare for the next stage of the competition, with hopes of maintaining their winning momentum and advancing further in Azerbaijan.

With six successive victories and 29 goals scored, Ghana will head into the knockout rounds full of confidence as they pursue further success at the FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival.