Black Starlets Defeat Nigeria to Reach WAFU B U-17 Final, Book AFCON Spot

At the Charles Konan Banny Stadium on Tuesday night, Ghana's Black Starlets defeated rivals Nigeria 2-0, securing their spot in the WAFU B U-17 Cup of Nations.

Najat Adamu
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At the Charles Konan Banny Stadium on Tuesday night, Ghana’s Black Starlets defeated rivals Nigeria 2-0, securing their spot in the WAFU B U-17 Cup of Nations.

Michael Awuli broke the tie in the 21st minute with a brilliant team move, but Prosper Narteh Ogum’s squad had already taken the lead.

Within ten minutes, Robinho Yao Gavi’s incredible strike from the edge of the penalty box doubled Ghana’s lead.

Goalkeeper Solomon Kwame Kesse made vital saves to maintain Ghana’s lead despite the Nigerians’ intense attempts to rally.

Following the half, the Starlets remained composed to win and guarantee their place in the championship game.

Their victory over Nigeria sets up a rematch on Friday, October 3, against the hosts, Côte d’Ivoire.

The Starlets were further motivated for the match when the Ivorians upset Ghana 3-0 in the group stage.

In addition to qualifying for the U-17 Africa Cup of Nations for the first time since 2017, the Black Starlets’ run to the final represents a significant milestone in their comeback on the continent.

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