The Ghana Black Princesses began their title defense at the UFOA B U20 Women's tournament with a commanding 2-0 victory against the hosts, Benin, on Friday.
From the start, the Ghanaians controlled the game with speed and high intensity, creating several scoring opportunities. The breakthrough came in the 22nd minute when Linda Owusu Ansah scored following a precise assist from Agnes Yeboah.
Ivy Owusu Ansah opens the scoring for the Black Princesses against Benin at the WAFU B U20 Girls’ Cup. — ANGEL GH (@AngelMichael199) November 7, 2025
In the second half, coach Sampson introduced Sarah Nyarko, whose impact was immediate as she scored an impressive goal in the 77th minute to secure the win.
Despite Benin’s late efforts to score, Ghanaian goalkeeper Grace Andoh remained solid, maintaining a clean sheet.
Ghana Black Princesses double their lead against Benin in the WAFU B U20 Girls Cup. pic.twitter.com/D0WmoMqJOK — GNB Official (@GHNaijaBallers) November 7, 2025
With this strong start, Ghana will face their longtime rivals Nigeria on Saturday, November 8.
Summary: The Ghana Black Princesses showed impressive dominance in their opening match, securing a 2-0 victory over Benin and setting the tone for a strong tournament defense.
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