Ghana’s National U-15 Boys team secured a place in the Round of 16 of the FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival after defeating Korea Republic 2-1 in Azerbaijan on Wednesday, October 28, 2026.
Abdul Aziz Issah continued his impressive scoring run by finding the net, while an own goal by the Korean defence proved decisive as Ghana progressed from the Round of 32.
The victory extends Ghana’s winning streak to five matches after topping Group W with a perfect record. The team has now recorded six consecutive victories in the tournament, scoring 29 goals in the process.
Ghana will discover their Round of 16 opponents as they continue their quest for glory in Azerbaijan.
By: Emmanuel Opoku – Journalist