UFOA B U20 Women's Cup: Ghana Beat Benin in Tournament Opener
The Ghana Black Princesses began their title defense impressively at the UFOA B U20 Women's tournament, defeating host nation Benin 2-0 on Friday.
From the opening minutes, Ghana dominated with sharp pace and intensity, creating multiple scoring opportunities. The breakthrough came in the 22nd minute when Linda Owusu Ansah scored following an accurate pass 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 entry proved decisive as she netted a magnificent goal in the 77th minute, securing the victory.
Despite intense pressure from Benin late in the match, Ghanaian goalkeeper Grace Andoh maintained a clean sheet with several crucial saves.
Ghana Black Princesses double their lead against Benin in the WAFU B U20 Girls Cup.
— GNB Official (@GHNaijaBallers), November 7, 2025
With this solid start, Ghana sets a strong tone for their campaign and will meet their rivals Nigeria on Saturday, November 8.
Author's summary: Ghana Black Princesses start their UFOA B U20 Women's Cup defense strongly with a 2-0 victory over Benin, showcasing skillful attacking and steady defense ahead of their next match against Nigeria.