Ghana Outplayed Nigeria To Win WAFU Cup Title

Ghana’s home-based Black Stars have emerged winner of the 2017 West Africa Football Union (WAFU) Cup of Nations after defeating home-based Super Eagles of Nigeria 4-1 in the final in Cape Coast Stadium on Sunday September 24, 2017.


Both sides had earlier met in the group stage with Nigeria winning 2-0 to secure qualification into the semi-finals.

A brace from Stephen Sarfo and a goal each from Vincent Atingah and Winful Cobbinah saw Ghana defend the WAFU Cup title which they won in 2013 also as hosts.

The home-based Eagles’ goal was scored by Kano Pillars’ Rabiu Ali, his second of the tournament.

For emerging champions, Ghana received the cash prize of $100,000, while the home-based Eagles got $50,000.