Ghana’s U-17 side, Black Starlets reached the final of the WAFU U17 tournament after beating Ivory Coast 2-1 in Niamey on Wednesday.
The Black Starlets had to rally from behind to score two goals in quick succession late in the first half.
The equalizer was a blistering header before the winner came shortly afterwards and hanged on to the lead till the game to an end.
Ten minutes to time, Eugene Adjei Frimpong was sent off for a second yellow card
Ghana will face winner of Thursday’s semi-final between Nigeria and Niger
The Nigerians hope to avenge their elimination from the 2017 Under-17 AFCON when they face hosts Niger in the semi-final of the zonal 2019 Under-17 AFCON qualifier tonight.
The grudge match will kick off by 7.30 pm this evening at the Seyni Kountche Stadium in Niamey.
Niger shocked the more illustrious Eaglets to qualify for the 2017 Under-17 AFCON in Rwanda.
Source: Starr Sports
