2022 WAFU B: Burkina Faso Downs Ghana, Set Up Final Date With Nigeria – National

Burkina Faso has superior to the ultimate of the WAFU B U-17 match, the place they may meet Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets on Friday.

Burkina Faso defeated host Ghana 1-0 within the second semi-final on Tuesday, due to a second half go from Ousamane Camara. Camara transformed from the spot within the sixty fourth minute after his aspect had been awarded a penalty.

With the outcome, Les Étalons will face Nigeria within the last on Friday, June 24. Each nations are assured a spot in subsequent yr’s U-17 Africa Cup of Nations in Algeria.

Earlier on, the Golden Eaglets overcame Cote d’Ivoire to e book their place within the last. Nduka Ugbade’s prices got here from a 1-0 deficit to defeat the Ivorians 3-1.

Yan Diomandi had given The Little Elephants the lead simply two minutes into the sport from the penalty spot. Two free-kicks from Emmanuel Michael gave Nigeria a 2-1 lead heading into the break. Abubakar Abdullahi added Nigeria’s third within the eightieth minute with a header.

Minister of Youth and Sports activities Growth Sunday Dare counseled the staff for his or her efforts and urged them to convey the trophy house. He stated:

“I congratulate you for doing essentially the most troublesome a part of the job in such a commanding method. I salute your preventing spirit and dedication. I commend your coaches, officers and the Nigeria Soccer Federation(NFF) for laying the inspiration for this success.

“I urge you to complete this task the identical means your seniors, the Flying Eagles did in Niamey, Niger Republic final month. Go and win the ultimate. I do know you are able to do it.”

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