By Ashiadey Dotse
Ghana’s Black Satellites misplaced 2-1 to Nigeria’s Flying Eagles within the remaining of the 2024 WAFU B U20 Championship, held in Togo on Wednesday evening.
Nigeria took an early lead with two objectives scored by Kparabo Arieri within the first half. Ghana’s Jerry Afriyie managed to attain quarter-hour earlier than the top, lowering Nigeria’s result in 2-1 and making a tense end. Despite Ghana’s efforts to equalise, Nigeria held on to win the sport.
Afriyie, who performed properly all through the event, completed as the highest scorer with 5 objectives in 5 matches. He was awarded each the Most Valuable Player and the Golden Boot.
Both Ghana and Nigeria have secured spots within the upcoming U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in 2025. This event will even function the qualifier for the 2025 FIFA U20 World Cup in Chile, with the highest 4 groups incomes automated spots.
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