Ghana U-19 Fall 3-1 to FC Basel U-21 in Opening Friendly, Set Sights on Friday Rematch

By Emmanuel Austin Baah On Jul 24, 2025

Ghana’s U-19 national team fell to a 3-1 defeat against FC Basel’s U-21 side in the first of two scheduled international friendly matches, held at the Nachwuchs Campus in Switzerland on Wednesday.

The match formed part of the team’s ongoing European tour aimed at offering the young players valuable international exposure and preparing them for future competitive engagements. Despite a spirited performance, the Ghanaian side was unable to contain a more experienced Basel U-21 outfit, who capitalised on key opportunities to seal the win.

The Black Satellites managed to pull a goal back but were ultimately outclassed by the Swiss side, who play at a higher age category and level of competition.

Ghana’s next fixture is set for Friday, 25 July, when they take on FC Basel’s U-19 team — a more evenly matched opponent. The team will be aiming to bounce back with an improved performance as the technical team continues to assess player development and team cohesion during the tour.

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Emmanuel Austin Baah

My name is Emmanuel Austin Baah, professionally known as “Okocha”. I am a seasoned Ghanaian journalist, broadcaster and football commentator from Senya Bereku in the Central Region. My work reflects a strong commitment to factual reporting, ethical journalism and the continuous promotion of Ghanaian sports.

I am currently pursuing my studies at Cape Coast Technical University, building on a solid foundation of media practice and communication. I previously served as a sports producer at Radio Gold (90.5) and Montie FM (100.1) in Accra, where I was actively involved in editorial planning, programme production, live commentary and in-depth sports analysis.

Presently, I am a Senior Writer at SportsNetGhana.com, a role in which I produce well-researched features, match reports, athlete profiles and analytical pieces. My work consistently highlights emerging talents, captures key sporting developments and contributes to shaping informed sports discourse in Ghana.

Over the course of my career, I have covered numerous major sporting events both locally and internationally. Among these, the highlight remains my coverage of the 2014 FIFA World Cup, a significant milestone that strengthened my expertise in global football reporting and enhanced my understanding of international sports dynamics.

I am widely recognised for my clarity of analysis, engaging commentary style and strong command of both local and global football trends. Beyond the newsroom, I participate in community initiatives aimed at developing young sports journalists and promoting youth engagement in sports.

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