U-20 World Cup: Satellites need win to survive

Former champions Ghana  will have to win their two remaining group matches   to keep their Under-20 World Cup dream on course, after losing their opening day game against France at start of their campaign last Friday.

Ghana’s Black Satellites, champions in 2009, slipped to a disappointing 1-3 loss against France — their first-ever defeat at the group stage.

Today, they face Spain, the European champions who romped home to a 4-1 win against USA, in a game considered crucial to their survival in the competition.

A win for the Satellites could be a lifeline for their survival, while a loss could see the Europeans booking an early ticket to the quarter-finals.

Ghana’s coach Sellas Tetteh, who managed his side to the 2009 title, fully understands the pressure and says his side will bounce back.

"It's not good that we lost, but I believe there were a few things there we could take home," he said.

"We will improve in our next game and score the goals that will get us back in the competition."