Ivory Coast’s U20 team has booked a place in the final of the 2025 WAFU B U20 Boys Championship after a hard-fought 2–1 victory over Ghana on Sunday evening in Prampram, Ghana.
Ghana’s Black Satellites began brightly and took the lead through Benjamin Tsivanyo, igniting hopes of a home victory.
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However, the Ivorians responded with resilience, restoring parity before halftime.
The decisive moment came in the 69th minute when Ali Koné produced a moment of brilliance, firing a powerful effort past Ghana’s goalkeeper, Gideon Aseako, to complete the turnaround.
The defeat ends Ghana’s journey in the regional tournament, while Ivory Coast advances to face Nigeria’s Flying Eagles in the final of 2025 WAFU B U20 Boys Championship.
Nigeria secured their place earlier in the day with a 4-3 penalty shootout win over Niger Republic after a goalless stalemate in regulation time.
The final promises to be a thrilling encounter between two West African football powerhouses.
