Nigeria/Ghana: Ghana’s Black Maidens Edge Nigeria’s Flamingos to Claim Maiden Wafu U17 Girls’ Cup

Despite the spirited comeback, the Flamingos were unable to outlast the Black Maidens in the shootout, as the hosts held their nerve to secure a historic victory.

Ghana’s Black Maidens emerged victorious in a thrilling penalty shootout against Nigeria’s Flamingos to win the inaugural WAFU U17 Girls’ Cup on Sunday at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram.

The dramatic encounter ended 5-4 on penalties after both teams played out a pulsating 2-2 draw in regulation time.

The Flamingos,…