Nigeria’s U17 girls, the Flamingos, have booked their spot in the final of the 2024 WAFU Zone B U17 Girls Cup following a hard-fought 2-0 victory over Benin in Thursday night’s semi-final at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence.

The match was a testament to the determination and talent of both sides, but the Flamingos lived up to their billing as favorites. With a solid defensive performance and clinical finishing, Nigeria secured the win in regulation time to keep their championship hopes alive.

Earlier in the day, Ghana’s Black Maidens had made a bold statement by thrashing Ivory Coast 5-0 to claim the first final spot, setting the stage for an intense showdown between two of West Africa’s football giants.

The highly anticipated final will take place on Sunday, December 22, at the same venue, promising an electrifying contest for fans of youth football. With both teams in fine form and passionate fan bases behind them, the inaugural WAFU B U17 Girls Cup final is set to be a thrilling spectacle.