The stage is set for an thrilling encounter between Ghana's Black Maidens and Nigeria's Flamingos in the final of the 2024 WAFU Zone B U17 Girls Cup. The highly anticipated match is scheduled to take place on Sunday, December 22, at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram.
Nigeria's Flamingos secured their spot in the final with a hard-fought 2-0 victory over Benin in the semi-finals. The team has been impressive throughout the tournament, scoring 14 goals and conceding only two. Mary Lucky Mkp and Peace Effiong were the goal scorers who sealed Nigeria's place in the final.
On the other hand, Ghana's Black Maidens were dominant in their semi-final match against Ivory Coast, winning 5-0. Star forward Christana Ashiaku scored a hat-trick in the first half, while Zipporah Ayantoya and Seidatu Wahab added to the tally in the second half. Black Maidens defender Latifa Musah, who has been phenomenal at the center of Ghana's defense, was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) following her outstanding performance in the match.
The final match between Ghana and Nigeria promises to be an exciting and closely contested encounter, with both teams eager to emerge victorious and claim the title of WAFU B U17 Girls Cup champions. The tournament holds significant importance for both Ghana and Nigeria, albeit for different reasons.
For Ghana, the competition serves as a crucial platform for their re-emergence onto the football scenes, following a two-year ban imposed due to age-cheating infractions. The team will be looking to make a statement and prove themselves as a force to be reckoned with in the region.
On the other hand, Nigeria will view the tournament as a vital preparatory ground for their upcoming U-17 World Cup qualifiers. The team will be seeking to fine-tune their squad and strategies ahead of the global competition.
With both teams having a lot to play for, the final match is expected to be a thrilling encounter. The Black Maidens will be looking to capitalize on their dominant performance in the semi-finals, while the Flamingos will be seeking to continue their impressive run in the tournament. Whatever the outcome, the match promises to be an exciting and closely contested encounter that will showcase the best of West African football.
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