A Bless Ege strike in the second half handed the Black Satellites a 1-0 win over Benin in their second and final group game at the ongoing WAFU U-20 Championship.
Playing as hosts, Ghana needed to avoid defeat to make it to the next round.
Nigeria, who held Ghana to a 1-1 draw in the first group game, beat Benin 4-1 in their second game to qualify to the next stage.
Therefore, the Satellites needed at least a draw to join the Flying Eagles.
After a goalless first half, Desmond Ofei’s charges emerged to break the deadlock in the 52nd minute, ending the match 1-0.
Ghana are likely to face neighbours La Cote d’Ivoire or Togo in their next match.
