UFOA B U20 Women's Cup: Ghana kick off by beating Benin in the opener

UFOA B U20 Women's Cup: Ghana Start Strong

The Ghana Black Princesses began their title defense at the UFOA B U20 Women's tournament with a solid 2-0 victory over hosts Benin on Friday.

Match Highlights

From the outset, Ghana controlled the game with impressive speed and intensity, creating multiple scoring opportunities. The breakthrough came in the 22nd minute when Linda Owusu Ansah scored from a precise pass by Agnes Yeboah.

Ivy Owusu Ansah opens the scoring for the Black Princesses against Benin at the WAFU B U20 Girls’ Cup. — ANGEL GH (@AngelMichael199)

In the second half, coach Sampson introduced Sarah Nyarko, whose stunning goal in the 77th minute secured the team's win.

Ghana Black Princesses double their lead against Benin in the WAFU B U20 Girls Cup. — GNB Official (@GHNaijaBallers)

Defensive Resilience

Despite Benin’s late attempts to equalize, Ghana’s goalkeeper Grace Andoh maintained composure to keep a clean sheet.

Upcoming Fixture

Following this strong start, Ghana will face their rivals Nigeria on Saturday, November 8.

Summary: Ghana’s U20 women's team opened their title defense with a commanding 2-0 victory over Benin, showcasing both offensive skill and solid defense.

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Foot Africa Foot Africa — 2025-11-07