2024 WAFU B U17 Girls Cup: Nigeria defeats Benin 2-0 to set up final clash with Ghana

BY Eric Kwafo
December 19, 2024
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The Nigeria U17 women’s national team, known as the Flamingos, has secured their place in the final of the 2024 WAFU Zone B U17 Girls Cup with a 2-0 victory over Benin in Thursday night’s semi-final.

In a match played at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence, both teams put in strong performances, but it was Nigeria that emerged victorious, scoring twice to seal the win at the end of 90 minutes.

This victory sets up an exciting showdown between Nigeria and Ghana, who triumphed 5-0 over Ivory Coast earlier in the day.

The stage is now set for a thrilling encounter between the two West African giants on Sunday, December 22.

Both teams have demonstrated exceptional skill and determination throughout the tournament, and the final promises to be a highly anticipated contest.

With Ghana’s offensive firepower led by Christana Ashiaku and Nigeria’s solid defensive and attacking balance, fans can expect a fierce and closely contested match as the two nations battle for the inaugural WAFU U17 Girls Cup title.