Falconets Beat Ghana 3–0 to Win 2025 WAFU B U-20 Championship in Benin Republic

Nigeria’s U-20 women’s national team, the Falconets, have emerged champions of the 2025 WAFU Zone B U-20 Girls Cup, following an emphatic 3–0 victory over Ghana’s Black Princesses at the Stade Omnisports d’Adjohoun in Benin Republic on Tuesday.

The result marks sweet revenge for the Falconets, who lost to Ghana on penalties in the maiden edition of the tournament two years ago.

Goals from Akekoromowei, Alaba Olabiyi, and Ramotalahi Kareem sealed the title for the Nigerian girls, who dominated the final from start to finish.

Akekoromowei opened the scoring in the 17th minute with a powerful long-range free-kick, before Olabiyi doubled the advantage six minutes later. Despite the comfortable lead, the Falconets maintained their attacking momentum, pressing high and controlling possession.

In the second half, Kareem connected beautifully with an Akekoromowei cross around the 60th minute to make it 3–0 her third goal of the tournament tying her with Akekoromowei at the top of the scorers’ chart.

The win gives Nigeria a perfect record of nine points from three matches, while Ghana finished with six points. The Falconets will face host nation Benin Republic in their final group game a formality, as the title has already been secured.

With the WAFU crown now in their cabinet, the Falconets will turn their attention to the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup qualifiers, where they are set to face Senegal in February 2026.

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