Black Maidens Triumph Over Nigeria to Claim Inaugural WAFU Zone B U17 Girls Cup
Ghana’s Black Maidens captured the maiden WAFU Zone B U17 Girls Cup title in dramatic fashion, defeating Nigeria in a nail-biting final on Sunday at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence.
The Black Maidens seized control of the game early, with Gertrude Amoafo opening the scoring in the 14th minute. Just five minutes later, Priscilla Mensah doubled Ghana’s lead, leaving the home fans in raptures.
Demonstrating grit and determination, Nigeria staged an impressive comeback, scoring twice to level the game at 2-2. The spirited fightback set up a tense penalty shootout to decide the winner.
In the pressure-packed shootout, Ghana’s young stars displayed remarkable composure, converting five of their penalties to Nigeria’s four.
The victory secured the Black Maidens their first-ever WAFU Zone B U17 Girls Cup title, fulfilling their “host and win” ambition.
The tournament showcased the immense talent within WAFU Zone B and marked a significant milestone in promoting women’s football in the region.