WAFU U17 Girls’ Cup: Nigeria Defeat Benin To Set Up Final Clash Against Ghana
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The Flamingos of Nigeria defeated Benin Republic 2-0 in the semi-final of the WAFU U17 Girls’ Cup to set up a final clash against hosts Ghana.
The Benin Republic ladies gave Nigeria a tough time in the first half with both goals coming in the second half of the encounter.
Forward Mary Lucky Mkpa scored from the penalty spot in the 70th minute to put Nigeria in front, eight minutes after Janet Akekoromowei had missed a great opportunity to put the Flamingos ahead.
Eight minutes after the opener, Peace Effiong profited from a goalkeeping error to extend Nigeria’s lead, but Akekoromowei’s 84th minute goal was chalked off by the referee as the forward was judged to have impeded the goalkeeper before scoring.
The Flamingos reached the final having scored 14 goals in three matches, conceding only two, and will start with much confidence against a Ghanaian side that defeated Cote d’Ivoire’s girls 5-0 to reach Sunday’s final.
