A first-half penalty by Cyriel Dessers and a late goal from Ademola Lookman proved enough to earn Nigeria victory at the Grand Stade de Marrakech on Friday.Finidi named Stanley Nwabali in goal behind the back five of Semi Ajayi, Chidozie Awaziem, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Bruno Onyemaechi and Benjamin Tanimu, who made his debut for the team.
The Eagles took the lead in the 38th minute after Salis Abdul Samed handled the ball inside the Ghanaians’ goal area, and the referee awarded a penalty to Nigeria.The Black Stars resumed the second half a better side, but their resurgence was nipped in the bud after Jerome Opoku was sent off for dissent.Amuneke, Oliseh, Siasia, Amokachi, Finidi beat deadline for Eagles job
Ghana gained the upper hand as Black Princesses dethroned defending champions Nigeria’s Falconets with a dramatic 2-1 victory after extra time in the U20 Women’s African Games final in Accra.
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