Ghana's U17 women's national team, the Black Maidens, have booked their place in the final of the 2024 WAFU Zone B U17 Girls Cup following a dominant 5-0 victory over Ivory Coast in the semi-finals.
The match, held on Thursday afternoon at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence, showcased the Black Maidens' attacking firepower and their determination to secure the inaugural title.
From the outset, Ghana controlled the game, with standout forward Christiana Ashiaku making her mark early. She opened the scoring just 14 minutes into the match, setting the stage for a one-sided encounter.
Ashiaku continued to shine, adding two more goals in the first half to complete a stunning hat-trick. Her clinical finishing put Ghana in a commanding 3-0 lead at the break, leaving Ivory Coast with little chance of a comeback.
In the second half, the Black Maidens maintained their dominance, extending their lead with two more goals. Zipporah Ayantoya and Seidatu Wahab were on target, ensuring a comprehensive 5-0 victory.
With this resounding win, Ghana advances to the final, continuing their impressive run in the tournament.
The Black Maidens will now await the winner of the second semi-final clash between Nigeria and Benin, scheduled to take place later tonight at 7 p.m.
