Ghana beats Brazil in U-20 World Cup final
Results Ghana 0 – 0 BrazilPenalty shoot-out: [4 - 3] Hungary 1 – 1 Costa RicaPenalty shoot-out: [2 - 0] CAIRO-Ghana struck a blow for African pride, defeating Brazil in a penalty shootout last night at the FIFA U-20 World Cup final in Cairo. After previously losing in the final to Brazil (in 1993) and to Argentina (2001), Ghana finally came good, to become the first African team to win the FIFA U-20 World Cup since the inaugural competition in 1977.
Ghana’s head coach Sellas Tetteh (C) holds the trophy as he celebrates with his team after winning the FIFA U-20 World Cup final football match in Cairo. Ghana overcame Brazil 4-3 on penalties.