Nigeria’s Flamingos secured a convincing 4-2 victory over arch-rivals Ghana’s Black Maidens in a highly entertaining encounter at the WAFU B U-17 Girls Cup on September 18.
The match, played in Yamoussoukro, Côte d’Ivoire, lived up to the expectations surrounding the traditional rivalry between the two West African football powerhouses, with both sides producing an intense contest.
Nigeria took control of the game through goals from Oluwakemi Adegbuyi and captain Harmony Chidi before the break, giving the Flamingos a strong advantage going into the second half.
The contest became more challenging for Nigeria after Elizabeth Adesuyi was shown a red card, leaving the Flamingos to continue the match with 10 players.
Despite being reduced to 10 players, Nigeria refused to surrender its advantage and continued to threaten the Ghanaian defence.
Mary Dunstan and Kaosarat Akanji subsequently found the back of the net to extend Nigeria’s lead and help secure a 4-2 victory over their West African rivals.
The result represents an important boost for the Flamingos as they continue their campaign and prepare for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.
The victory also adds another memorable chapter to the long-standing football rivalry between Nigeria and Ghana, with the encounter once again providing plenty of excitement for supporters on both sides.
Nigeria’s ability to score four goals despite playing a significant portion of the match with 10 players will be particularly encouraging for the team as it continues its preparations for bigger challenges ahead.
The Flamingos will now turn their attention to their remaining fixtures in the tournament, with the team aiming to maintain its momentum and build confidence ahead of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.
The result has also reignited the familiar rivalry banter between Nigerian and Ghanaian football supporters, with fans celebrating the Flamingos’ performance and their resilience after going down to 10 players.
For Nigeria, however, the focus remains firmly on the tournament and continued improvement as the young players look to make their mark on the international stage.
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