2026 WAFU-B U17 Girls’ Cup: Nigeria’s Flamingos beat Ghana’s Black Maidens in thrilling derby

The highly anticipated “Jollof Derby” between Nigeria’s Flamingos and Ghana’s Black Maidens at the 2026 WAFU-B U17 Girls’ Cup delivered an absolute thriller, culminating in a commanding 4–2 victory for Nigeria.

Played at the Lycée Scientifique in Yamoussoukro, Côte d’Ivoire, the Matchday 2 group fixture showcase showcased high intensity from the blast of the whistle.

Nigeria set the tone early through superior tactical coordination, breaking the deadlock in the 33rd minute when Oluwakemi Adegbuyi converted a beautiful chance.

The Flamingos doubled down on their momentum just one minute later as Precious Oscar clinically found the net in the 34th minute, leaving the Ghanaian defense reeling.

Nigeria capitalized heavily on their first-half dominance when star forward Harmony Chidi added a third goal deep into stoppage time (45+2′), sending her team into the halftime break with a comfortable 2–0 cushion displayed on the stadium graphic.

Refusing to back down, the Black Maidens mounted a roaring second-half comeback. Ghana’s captain, Seidatu Wahab, breathed new life into her side in the 62nd minute by striking a spectacular long-range free-kick directly into the net.

The momentum briefly swung toward Ghana as Gloria A. Ameaa capitalized on a defensive lapse late in the half to score their second, shifting pressure back onto Nigeria.

However, despite losing a player to a red card, the Flamingos stayed resolute. Harmony Chidi sealed the win in the 90th minute with her second goal, cementing the emphatic 4–2 scoreline.