UFOA B U20 Women's Cup: Ghana Beat Benin in Opener
The Ghana Black Princesses started their title defense at the UFOA B U20 Women's tournament with a convincing 2-0 victory over host nation Benin on Friday.
From the first minutes, the Ghanaians showed blistering pace and intensity, quickly taking control of the game. They created multiple scoring opportunities before breaking the deadlock in the 22nd minute.
Linda Owusu Ansah found the net after a pinpoint pass from Agnes Yeboah.
In the second half, coach Sampson introduced Sarah Nyarko, a strategic substitution that proved decisive when she scored a brilliant goal in the 77th minute to secure the win.
Despite Benin's late attempts to score, Ghana’s goalkeeper Grace Andoh remained solid, ensuring a clean sheet for the team.
Ghana Black Princesses double their lead against Benin in the WAFU B U20 Girls Cup.
With this victory, Ghana starts their campaign perfectly and will face their strong rivals Nigeria on Saturday, November 8.
Author's summary: Ghana's Black Princesses dominated the opener with fast-paced play and solid defense, securing a 2-0 win over Benin as they aim to defend their UFOA B U20 title.