In a riveting display of skill and determination, hosts Ghana and arch-rivals Nigeria clinched triumphs in the women's football semifinals at the 13th edition of the African Games on Monday, setting the stage for an eagerly anticipated showdown in Thursday's final.
The women's football semifinals witnessed intense battles as teams vied for a coveted spot in the final, eyeing the gold medal.
In a headline clash, Ghana faced Senegal, and despite high stakes, the home side emerged victorious with a 3-1 scoreline. Ghana surged ahead early on, courtesy of Tracy Twum's goal in the 18th minute. Ophelia Amponsah extended Ghana's lead just before halftime. Although Senegal pulled a goal back through Kande in the 53rd minute, Ghana maintained control, with Amponsah securing her brace in the 55th minute to seal the win.
In the other semifinal, Nigeria squared off against Uganda in a tightly contested encounter. After a deadlock for much of the match, Nigeria broke through with goals from Judith Adaobi Okah in the 74th minute and Chiamaka Okuchukwu in the 89th minute, clinching a 2-0 victory.
With these results, Ghana and Nigeria are poised for a highly anticipated final, renewing their historic rivalry on the football pitch. The upcoming final promises to be a thrilling spectacle as both teams vie for gold medal glory.
Meanwhile, Uganda will take on Senegal in the bronze medal match, aiming to secure a podium finish in the tournament. The match is scheduled for Thursday at 5 pm.
