Falconets seal 2025 WAFU-B U-20 Cup after commanding 3–0 win over Ghana

Boluwatife Kehinde
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‎Despite having one match left to play, Nigeria’s U-20 women’s national team, the Falconets, have secured the 2025 WAFU Zone B U-20 Women’s Cup title after a commanding 3–0 victory over Ghana’s Black Princesses on Tuesday.
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‎The match, played at the Stade Omnisports d’Adjohoun in Benin Republic, completed a double for the Falconets, who had earlier defeated Ghana 3–1 in their opening game of the tournament.
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‎With this latest win, Falconets have collected nine points from three matches and will wrap up their group-stage campaign against Benin Republic on Wednesday.
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‎Goals from Janet Akekoromowei, Alaba Olabiyi, and Ramotalahi Kareem ensured Nigeria’s triumph with a game to spare.
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‎The Falconets dominated proceedings from start to finish, showcasing fluid attacking play, pace, and precision that kept Ghana pinned in their own half.
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‎Olabiyi doubled Nigeria’s lead just seven minutes after the opener, reacting fastest inside the penalty area to turn in a close-range finish after a clever headed pass from a teammate.
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‎After the interval, Nigeria maintained control, and in the 61st minute, Kareem latched onto a fine cross from Akekoromowei to make it 3–0 and put the result beyond doubt.
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‎Kareem’s strike marked her third goal of the tournament, drawing her level with Akekoromowei at the top of the scoring chart, a testament to the Falconets’ attacking strength and consistency.
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‎The competition follows a round-robin format, with the three participating teams — Nigeria, Ghana, and hosts Benin Republic facing each other twice.
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‎According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the 2025 WAFU Zone B U-20 Girls’ Cup began on November 7 and will conclude on November 12.