Ghana U-15 boys defeat Korea Republic 2-1 at FIFA World Cup

Ghana’s National U-15 Boys team, the Black Starlets, have advanced to the Round of 16 at the FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival in Azerbaijan. This follows a 2-1 victory over Korea Republic in their final Group W match, ensuring the team finished the preliminary stage with a perfect record of five wins from five matches. The victory solidifies Ghana's position as a top contender in the youth tournament as they progress to the knockout phase. The final group fixture against Korea Republic was a closely contested affair that tested the Starlets' composure. Abdul Aziz Issah continued his impressive scoring form for Ghana by finding the net, while a critical own goal from the Korean side helped secure the three points. This result capped off a dominant group campaign where the young Ghanaian side consistently outplayed their opponents through a combination of tactical discipline and offensive power. In total, the Black Starlets scored 29 goals during their five group stage matches while conceding only three. This prolific scoring record established Ghana as the clear leader of Group W and highlighted the depth of youth talent within the national football program. The team enters the elimination rounds with an unbeaten streak and one of the highest goal-scoring averages in the competition. With their place in the Round of 16 confirmed, the Ghanaian delegation in Azerbaijan is now preparing for the intensified competition of the knockout rounds. The young squad’s success in the group stage has generated significant momentum as they continue their pursuit of the world title. Their next opponent will be determined once the remaining group stage matches across the tournament are concluded.