Audio By Carbonatix
Ghana's Black Starlets have reached the final of the ongoing WAFU B U-17 Cup of Nations following their semifinal win over Nigeria.
The Starlets scored twice in the opening half of the game at the Charles Konan Banny Stadium to ensure they advanced at the expense of their Nigerian counterparts.
Michael Awuli opened the scoring for Prosper Ogum's side after just 21 minutes played, finishing off a nice move from the Starlets.
Ten minutes later, Robinho Yao Gavi doubled the lead for the team with a brilliant strike from the 18-yard box to put Ghana in a comfortable situation.
The Black Starlets goalkeeper Solomon Kwame Kesse came to the rescue of the team on a few occasions to deny the Nigerians from coming back into the game.
Ogum's side continued their dominance and authority in the game as they held on after recess to seal a 2-0 win and qualify for the final of the tournament.
With their victory over Nigeria, the Black Starlets will now face Cote d'Ivoire in the final, which is scheduled for Friday, October 3.
The two teams met in the group stage, with Ghana losing 0-3 to the hosts.
Ghana's appearance in the final also means they seal a slot at the next edition of the U-17 Africa Cup of Nations, returning to the continental tournament for the first time since 2017.
Latest Stories
-
BoG GHS15.6bn loss: Yesterday’s whistleblowers have become today’s defenders – Oppong Nkrumah
1 hour -
Saudi Arabia to stop funding LIV Golf next season
2 hours -
Oil price hits highest since 2022 after report Trump to be briefed on new Iran options
3 hours -
Adamus Resources Ltd sets record straigh on illegal mining allegations
3 hours -
Man sentenced to death for murder of toddlers at Ugandan nursery
3 hours -
Meta in row after workers who say they saw smart glasses users having sex lose jobs
3 hours -
Arhinful calls for patience and support for Ayew ahead of World Cup
3 hours -
Zanetor Rawlings elected 2nd Vice President of Pan-African Parliament
3 hours -
GIFEC disburses 350 laptops for One Million Coders Program in Upper West Region
3 hours -
2025 BoG GH¢15.7bn loss was a peak, future results expected to improve – Atta Issah
3 hours -
Photos: How fire destroyed everything in the Akosombo GRIDCo Substation control room
4 hours -
Embrace skills training for successful reintegration – YEA HR Director urges inmates
4 hours -
BoG’s GH₵15bn loss does not affect monetary policy – Majority
4 hours -
Minority accuses Majority of attempting to “shift public perception” ahead of BoG’s GH¢15bn publication
4 hours -
Kick Nation secures Ipswich Town trial for Ghanaian youngster Philip Frimpong
4 hours