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Nigeria’s flying eagles have become winners of group A in the Be20 Children’s Cup of the BAFU 2025 zone after Ghana’s black satellites won a narrow 1-0 victory over the young squirrels of the Republic of Benin on Wednesday at the Ghanaman Soccer Center in Prampram.
Despite finishing the level in four points with Nigeria, Ghana fell short in the goals difference.
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Nigeria’s 4-1 victory over Benin in his inaugural match gave them the advantage, while his 1-1 draw against Ghana proved to be crucial to ensure first position.
Ghana’s rating occurred dramatic. 10 men were reduced after Kelvin Nkrumah received a second yellow card just before part time, black satellites showed resilience and composure.
Just seven minutes after the second half, he blesses Ege scored the decisive goal, placing himself home after a well -intermittent pass by Captain Aziz Misbau.
The victory confirmed the second place of Ghana in the group and a place in the semifinals, where they are likely to face the leaders of Group B and defend the champions, the Ivory Coast, in a high -risk clash on Sunday.
Nigeria’s opponent will be the runner -up of Group B, which will be decided after the conclusion of the final round of group matches.
Both Nigeria and Ghana will now change their approach to the qualifying stages as their search for regional glory and a place in the final of the tournament continue.
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