WAFU B U-17 Girls Cup: Black Maidens thump Niger in fourth game
The Black Maidens displayed a commanding performance, picking up a 6-1 win over Niger to make it three wins from the first four games in the competition.
The WAFU B U-17 Girls Cup witnessed Ghana's Black Maidens secure their third win out of the first four matches, defeating Niger with a resounding 6-1 victory on Thursday morning. The match commenced with Niger taking the lead mere moments into the game, scoring after just two minutes. However, Ghana's Nana Joe Adarkwa side quickly rallied, equalling the score in the tenth minute through Anita Yeboah.
Daniella Abass then sparked Ghana's offensive, guiding the ball into the top right corner off the crossbar to put the Black Maidens ahead 2-1. A few minutes later, Zeinab Shani extended Ghana's advantage to three goals with a well-worked finish, maintaining the lead into halftime. The second half saw Ghana extend their lead to four goals after the break when Anita Yeboah scored once more, followed by Seidatu Wahab and Sekina Amadu contributing further to Ghana's tally.
This dominant performance ensures Ghana's Black Maidens' progression to the final day of the competition against Côte d'Ivoire.
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