The Black Starlets of Ghana started the WAFU U17 Zone B Cup of Nations on a poor note as they were humiliated by Nigeria.

The ongoing tournament which is being played at Cape Coast saw host Ghana lose 4-2 to Nigeria.

Nigeria started on an explosive note when Emmanuel Michael gave them the lead in the 12th minute.

They got a second in the 43rd minute before halftime through Precious Williams.
They got into the break with a comfortable lead and after the recess, they made it 3-0.

Jubril Azeez scored in the 53rd minute after goalkeeper Amadu Dembarah made an error.

Ghana had a lifeline when Abdul Razak Salifu pulled one back for them in the 58th minute but Nigeria found a fourth soon in the 78th minute.

Ghana won a late penalty and Collins Agyemang stepped up in the 88th minute to make it 4-2 which was the final score.

A defeat for the Black Starlets as they kick start the campaign and Coach Paa Kwesi Fabin and his charges will need to improve.

The WAFU U17 tournament in Cape Coast is a qualification series for the Africa U17 Championship in Algeria in 2023.