Falconets Crush Ghana 3-1 in WAFU B U-20 Opener
The Falconets of Nigeria made a fiery statement in their opener of the WAFU B U-20 Girls’ Cup, overpowering Ghana 3-1 at the Omnisport Stadium, Adjouhoun, Benin Republic. Janet Akekoromowei lit up the game with a first-half brace—scoring a cool penalty in the 37th minute and adding a poacher’s finish in stoppage time—to put Nigeria 2-0 ahead at halftime. Ghana fought back with a goal from Sarah Nyarko just after the restart, but Nigeria’s Favour Chiamaka sealed the victory, curling in a stunning strike direct from a corner with two minutes left. Coach Moses Aduku’s side now lead the tournament, which is reduced to a round-robin between three teams after Ivory Coast and Burkina Faso withdrew. The Falconets will face hosts Benin Republic next, knowing another win brings them close to the title. This result also avenges last year’s defeat […]