The younger Ghana staff, made up primarily of Ghana Premier League gamers and U-23 prospects, misplaced 2-0 to Mexico in a world pleasant on the Estadio Cuauhtemoc in Puebla on Saturday morning.
The match, which was broadcast dwell on Pleasure Prime, gave Ghana’s junior gamers a chance to make a constructive impression forward of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but in addition highlighted the distinction in expertise and cohesion in opposition to a well-coached Mexican staff.
Ghana Underneath-20 coach Desmond Ofei took cost of the Black Stars on an interim foundation as newly appointed head coach Carlos Queiroz and assistant coach Roger De Sa had been absent on account of private causes.
Mexico received off to a dream begin, taking the lead simply two minutes into the match after a painful mistake by Ghanaian goalkeeper Benjamin Asare.
Given a uncommon probability to qualify for the World Cup, the Hearts of Oak shot-stopper missed a go beneath strain, permitting Mexico’s Brian Gutierrez to capitalize on a long-range shot and slot dwelling.
Regardless of the early setback, Asare recovered nicely and made a number of essential saves to cease Mexico from growing their lead earlier than halftime.
Ghana have struggled to match the depth of the hosts for the reason that break, giving debutants and fringe gamers corresponding to DaCosta Antwi and Manu Dua an opportunity to impress.
Substitutes David Oduro and Jerry Afriyie had been additionally launched as Ofei regarded set to impress a response.
Nevertheless, Mexico doubled their lead within the 54th minute when Guillermo Martinez discovered house within the Ghanaian protection and calmly slotted previous Asare, giving Mexico a cushty victory.
Ghana confirmed little attacking menace within the closing levels, with Mexico’s protection simply coping with any build-up play by the guests.
This loss additional worsened Ghana’s document in opposition to Mexico, with the Black Stars dropping all 5 matches between the 2 nations.
As preparations proceed for his or her 2026 FIFA World Cup Group L opener in opposition to Panama, the Black Stars will now flip their consideration to their second warm-up match in opposition to Wales on June 2nd, earlier than dealing with Jamaica on June tenth.
