flag
back Back
Ghana's Black Comets finish seventh at maiden FIFA U-15 World Cup

Ghana's national U-15 boys team, the Black Comets, have finished seventh in the overall rankings at the maiden FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival in Azerbaijan.

The Black Comets enjoyed an impressive campaign, winning eight of their 10 matches, scoring 44 goals and finishing among the top eight teams at the competition.

Ghana began their campaign in dominant fashion, winning all five matches in Group W to finish top with a perfect 15 points. They scored 27 goals and conceded just three during the group stage.

Their results included a 4-1 victory over Uzbekistan, a 7-1 win against Myanmar, 7-0 triumphs over Guam and the Bahamas, and a 2-1 victory over Kazakhstan.

The young Ghanaian side maintained their winning run in the knockout stages, beating South Korea 2-1 before recording an impressive 5-2 victory over Mexico in the Round of 16. Shamsudeen Sulemana scored four goals against Mexico, while Abdul Aziz Issah also found the net.

However, their run came to an end in the quarter-finals after a 2-2 draw against Paraguay, with Ghana losing 7-6 on penalties.

The Black Comets subsequently suffered a 7-1 defeat to Brazil in the fifth-to-eighth-place ranking play-offs but responded strongly in their final game, beating Colombia 4-0 to conclude the tournament on a winning note.

Ghana finished seventh in the final overall rankings, behind Spain, Czechia, Greece, Paraguay, Brazil and Guinea.

Spain topped the rankings, with Czechia and Greece completing the top three.

Despite missing out on a place in the final four, the Black Comets' eight victories and 44 goals across 10 matches represent an impressive campaign for the young Ghanaian side at the inaugural tournament.

You may like

Bechem United president Kingsley Owusu Achau backs André Ayew for GFA presidency

kickgh.com 1 day ago

2026/27 Ghana Premier League: Week 9 Match Preview - Asante Kotoko vs Medeama

Ghanasoccernet.com 6 hours ago

“We’re capable of winning every away match” – Hearts of Oak coach Nebojsa Kapor ahead of Debibi U...

Ghanasoccernet.com 4 hours ago

2026 U-17 Women’s World Cup: Keep the World Cup dream alive – Lawrencia Dziwornu

angelonline.com.gh 4 hours ago

FIFA to Inspect 2030 World Cup Host City Candidates This Winter

zalebs.com 13 hours ago

2026 FIFA U17 WWC: Black Maidens coach hails 'world-class' Jessica Appiah

Ghanasoccernet.com 1 day ago

South Africa U-15 go down to Portugal in FIFA World Cup clash, face UAE in quarterfinals

en.africatopsports.com 1 day ago

How Lionel Messi transcended 'next Maradona' tag and remade Argentina in his own image

cbssports.com 3 weeks ago