Nigeria 2-0 Benin Republic: Flamingos to face Ghana in WAFU B U-17 Girls Cup

Nigeria's under 17 girls national football team known as the Flamingos recorded a 2-0 win against their counterparts from Benin Republic on Thursday, December 19,2022.

Nigeria's under-17 girls national football team, the Flamingos, recorded a 2-0 win against their counterparts from the Benin Republic on Thursday, December 19, 2022.

The Flamingos defeated Nigeria Republic 9-0 in their opening group game.

In their second group game, a Harmony Chidi hattrick proved to be vital in a 3-2 win against Cote d’Ivoire to book a place in the semifinal.

The Flamingos needed a victory against the Benin Republic to book a place at the Africa Cup of Nations in 2025.

In a back-and-forth encounter, the Flamingos took the lead through Mary Nkpa as early as the 17th minute.

There were no goals until the second half when Peace Effiong scored again for the Flamingos in the 78th minute.

The Flamingos led by Bankole Olowookere were able to hold on for a comfortable victory.

The victory means that the Flamingos of Nigeria will take on tournament hosts the Black Maidens of Ghana in the final.

Ghana qualified for the final thanks to goals from Seidatu Wahab and Zipporah Ayantoya and an outstanding hat-trick from Christiana Ashiaku.