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Ghana U15s reach World Cup last 16

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Ghana’s U15s beat South Korea 2-1 in the last 32 of the U15 World Cup in Azerbaijan. Unbeaten after six matches and having scored 29 goals, Ghana now await their last-16 opponents, reports GhanaSoccerNet.com.

Ghana’s under-15 side reached the last 16 of the FIFA U-15 World Cup by beating South Korea 2-1 in Azerbaijan on Wednesday 28 October. Abdul Aziz Issah scored again and a South Korean defender scored an own goal, according to the Ghanaian Chronicle.

Ghana remain unbeaten after six matches in the tournament, organised as part of FIFA’s talent development programme. The young Ghanaians had finished top of Group W with five wins in five matches and now have 29 goals. Their last-16 opponent has yet to be determined.

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