2009 FIFA U-20 World Cup
The 2009 FIFA U-20 World Cup was the 17th edition of the FIFA U-20 World Cup which was hosted by Egypt from 24 September to 16 October 2009. The tournament was initially going to take place between 10 and 31 July, however the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup was played mid year resulting in both the 2009 FIFA U-20 World Cup and the FIFA U-17 World Cup being played towards the end of the year. The cup was won by Ghana after they defeated Brazil on penalties in the final, becoming the first African team to have won the tournament.