Ghana’s Black Stars beat their arch-rivals The Super Eagles of Nigeria 4-1 in the final of the\u00a0WAFU Cup of Nations to emerge as champions.<\/p>\n
Nigeria, headed into the final on a high after their group game win against Ghana earlier in the tournament, and haven not conceded a goal in five outings leading up to the title decider. But the gallant tournament hosts had other ideas.<\/p>\n
Spurred on by their vociferous fans camped inside the impressive Cape Coast Stadium, goal king Stephen Sarfo scored twice in a match watched by Confederation of African Football president Ahmad Ahmad and Ghana’s vice president, Dr. Bawumia.<\/p>\n
Further strikes from Hearts of Oak duo Vincent Atingah and Winful Cobbinah took the goal tally to four and put the outcome of the final beyond any doubt.<\/p>\n
Nigeria hit a consolation goal through Rabiu Ali later in additional time.<\/p>\n
The victory served as a befitting conclusion to a very\u00a0 well organized and exciting tournament.<\/p>\n
Earlier in the day, Niger came third by defeating Benin 2-1 in a curtain-raiser to the final.<\/p>\n
The PFAG congratulates the Black Stars, all participating countries, organizers and fans on a massively successful WAFU Cup of Nations, Ghana 2017.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Ghana’s Black Stars beat their arch-rivals The Super Eagles of Nigeria 4-1 in the final of the\u00a0WAFU Cup of Nations to emerge as champions. Nigeria, headed into the final on a high after their group game win against Ghana earlier in the tournament, and haven not conceded a goal in five outings leading up to<\/p>\n