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Sports News of Wednesday, 12 September 2018

Source: ghanasoccernet.com

Black Starlets beat Ivory Coast 2-1 to reach WAFU U17 final

Ghana will face either Nigeria or Niger in the final Ghana will face either Nigeria or Niger in the final

Ghana reached the final of the WAFU U17 tournament after beating Ivory Coast 2-1 in Niamey on Wednesday.

The Black Starlets had to rally from behind to behind to score two goals in quick succession late in the first half.

The equalizer was a blistering header before the winner came shortly afterward.

Ten minutes to time, Eugene Adjei Frimpong was sent off for a second yellow card.

Ghana will face the winner of Thursday's semi-final between Nigeria and Niger.