Golden Eaglets battle Ghana for WAFU-B, AFCON final tickets
Five-time FIFA U-17 world champions, the Golden Eaglets of Nigeria, will tackle the Black Starlets of Ghana in the second semi-final of the ongoing WAFU-B U-17 Championship at the Stade Charles Konan Banny on Tuesday. Kick-off is 8 p.m. Nigeria time.
The Golden Eaglets have been in good form in the tournament, scoring four goals and conceding only one, amassing four points to top the three-team Group B.
On their part, Ghana’s Black Starlets struggled to qualify for this stage.
The team played 1-1 with Togo in their opening Group A game, fell by three goals against hosts Côte d’Ivoire in their second match, and were on the verge of crashing out when the scoreline stood at 1-1 against Niger Republic, before two late goals in the second half secured a win and qualification for the semi-final.
Therefore, this semi-final clash between the two West African giants promises to be an interesting encounter.
The Eaglets, however, have recorded more victories against their counterparts in the WAFU-B U-17 Championship. The Golden Eaglets defeated the Black Starlets 4-2 in the opening game of the 2022 edition hosted by Ghana in Cape Coast.
The same chants of victory echoed in the camp of the Golden Eaglets when the team defeated the Black Starlets 3-2 in the bronze medal clash of the last edition held in Accra, Ghana.
Another win for the Golden Eaglets in Tuesday’s clash will not only secure a berth in the final but also qualification for the 2026 Africa U-17 Cup of Nations.
