The 2019 WAFU B Women’s Tournament final is set, with host nation Côte d’Ivoire taking on Nigeria after both teams secured their spots on Thursday.
In the first semi-final, Ivory Coast faced a challenging contest against Mali but ultimately emerged victorious with a 2-1 win. Mali took an early lead through Bassira Touré, but the Elephants quickly responded when Koko Nguessan equalized. The decisive moment came from Mariam Diakhite, who scored the match-winning goal to send the hosts through to the final.
The second semi-final between Ghana and Nigeria ended in a goalless draw after regulation time, requiring a penalty shootout to determine the winner. In the tense spot-kick contest, Nigeria’s Super Falcons proved more composed, defeating Ghana 4-2 and booking their place in the championship match.
The stage is now set for an exciting final between Côte d’Ivoire and Nigeria, which will take place this Saturday, promising a thrilling conclusion to the tournament.
