Young Ghanians hope to inspire African football

Young Ghanians hope to inspire African football

Published Oct. 17, 2009 9:30 p.m. ET

Ghana hopes its winning of the Under-20 World Cup will help change Africa's reputation as a continent of talented players but unsuccessful teams.

Ghana claimed the title with a penalty shootout win over Brazil in Friday's final. The Brazilians, runaway favorites, dominated the match and the tournament but lost their finishing touch when it mattered most in Egypt.

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