Nigeria’s U20 women’s team secured the WAFU B Girls Cup after a 1–0 win over Benin in the final in Adjouhoun.
A sharp first-half strike from Ramotalahi Kareem made the difference.
She scored in the 16th minute, attacking a quick opening and finishing with precision.
Her goal gave Nigeria early control and shifted all pressure onto Benin.
Nigeria never loosened their grip. They defended in cohesion and pressed with structure.
Benin searched for a way back, but they found little space.
The Falconets limited transitions, blocked buildup lanes, and reset shape fast whenever possession changed hands.
This victory continued Nigeria’s firm control of the regional stage.
The team won every game in the tournament.
They beat both Ghana and Benin in the group phase, then repeated their win over Benin in the final.
Four matches. Four victories. One goal conceded nowhere in their title run. The numbers reflected dominance rather than luck.
Head coach Christopher Danjuma’s players followed their roles with clarity.
The midfield protected the back line and moved the ball forward fast. The attack pushed defenders into hurried decisions.
The defense defended with timing instead of panic. Nigeria played each minute with intention, not reaction.
Crowd noise rose each time Benin drove forward, but Nigeria responded with calm aggression.
They won duels, reclaimed loose balls, and forced play wide where threats faded quickly. Every pressure wave met resistance.
The match never turned chaotic, and that worked in Nigeria’s favor.
Benin battled with intent, but Nigeria controlled the moments that alter games.
Kareem’s early goal framed the script. Nigeria wrote the rest with discipline.
This victory marked Nigeria’s fourth WAFU B U20 title in a row.
The cycle of dominance continued. The Falconets celebrated with the trophy raised high, confirming their position as West Africa’s standard in women’s youth football.
