Bitter rivals Nigeria and Ghana are set to clash in the highly anticipated final of the inaugural WAFU U-17 Girls’ Cup this Sunday. The showdown will take place at the Centre of Excellence in Prampram, promising a thrilling battle between the two football powerhouses.
Nigeria’s Flamingos secured their spot in the final with a commanding 2-0 victory over Benin Republic in Thursday night’s semi-final. Mary Lucky Mkpa and Janet Akekoromowei delivered the decisive second-half goals, further cementing their team’s dominance in the tournament. Under the leadership of coach Bankole Olowookere, the Flamingos have netted an impressive 14 goals in just three matches.
Meanwhile, host nation Ghana stormed into the final with an emphatic 5-0 thrashing of Cote d’Ivoire in their semi-final match. With their home advantage and stellar form, the Ghanaian side is poised to give their Nigerian rivals a tough fight for the trophy.
As the countdown begins, fans across the continent are eager to see who will emerge victorious in this electrifying final.
