WAFU Zone B: Black Queens in final after edging out Nigeria
Ghana's Black Queens are through to the final of the maiden WAFU Zone B women's tournament after beating rivals, Nigeria's Super Falcons 5-4 on penalties in their semi-final clash at the Parc des Sports yesterday.
Dubbed the final before the final, it was a real epoch semi-final game which saw all the characteristics of such rivalry between the two sides in full display.
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The pre-mactch taunts, the psychological games from both sides served up the menu but once the whistle went for kickoff, it was time for serious play.
The Nigerians who took an early lead in the eighth minute through Alice Ogebe who finished off a cornerkick.
Faustina Ampah, who won the woman of the match award, cancelled that lead on the 18th minute when she took advantage of a melee to finish off an attack from a cornerkick
The second half was dominanted by the Ghanaian side, but it was simply not their day to win in regulation time, pushing the game straight to penalty kicks.
Goalkeeper Patricia Mantey made two brave saves of Nigeria's spot kicks - their first and last, while hardworking Grace Asantewaa was unfortunate to have her kick saved.
Ghana will now play the final against hosts, Cote d'Ivoire on Saturday, in what will be a replay of their Group A opening clash.
Nigeria and Mali clash in the third place match also to be played on Saturday afternoon.
