The final of the inaugural edition of the President’s Cup features Mali against Benin in a clash between two promising under-17 teams from the West African sub-region. This highly anticipated match is set to take place at the Lomé municipal stadium on Sunday, where a large audience is expected to witness an exciting encounter between the young Squirrels and Eagles.
Benin’s unexpected journey to the final has defied expectations, particularly highlighted by their victory over Nigeria in the semi-finals, clinching the win in a dramatic penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw in regular time.
Meanwhile, Mali has shown remarkable resilience, bouncing back from two defeats against Nigeria in the group stage to secure an impressive 4-0 victory over the host country, Togo, in the semi-finals. Coach Baye Ba has instilled a winning mentality in his team, emphasizing their determination to emerge victorious in the final.
Prior to the final showdown, Togo will take on Nigeria in the third-place match, adding further excitement to the tournament’s climax.
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