Ghana U-15 Boys coach happy with performance after 7th place finish at U-15 World Cup and Festival
Ghana placed 7th out of 189 countries after winning eight of their ten matches, including a commanding 4-0 victory over Colombia in their final game, despite suffering a 7-1 defeat to Brazil in the Tier A Ranking Play-Offs.
Ghana's U-15 Boys coach, Salifu Fatawu, has voiced his satisfaction with the team's performance following their seventh-place finish at the FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival in Azerbaijan. The team secured eight wins out of ten matches, including a decisive 4-0 triumph over Colombia in their final game, despite a 7-1 loss to Brazil in the Tier A Ranking Play-Offs.
Fatawu commended his players for handling the tournament's intensity, stating, "Considering the preparation we had in Ghana before coming to Azerbaijan for this competition, I would say I’m very excited and happy with the performance of the boys." Although Ghana didn't win the trophy, the coach believes this marks a promising future for the team and Ghanaian football as a whole.
He expressed admiration for FIFA's initiative, praising the young talent on display. Fatawu also thanked the Ghana Football Association for their unwavering support throughout the tournament.
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