Ghana and Nigeria will face off in the final of the women’s football competition at the ongoing African Games following their victories on Monday.
Nigeria secured their spot in the final with a 2-0 win over Uganda earlier in the day. The match was held at the Cape Coast Sports Stadium and was expected to be closely contested. However, Nigeria dominated most of the game, securing a crucial victory.
In another match, the Ghanaian team, the Black Princesses, faced off against Senegal. Ghana emerged victorious with a 3-1 win, securing their place in the final as well.
Tracey Twum scored her second goal of the tournament, giving Ghana an early lead just 18 minutes into the game. Ophelia Serwaa Amponsah doubled the lead with a clever finish on the stroke of halftime, making it 2-0.
Senegal managed to score from a penalty early in the second half, narrowing the gap. However, Ghana extended their lead with Amponsah scoring her second goal of the match shortly after.
Ghana’s win sets up a final clash with Nigeria, a team they defeated in the final of the WAFU B U-20 Girls Cup last year in Kumasi. The final match is scheduled for Thursday, March 21, at the Cape Coast Stadium.