The Black Stars of Ghana on Sunday defeated the Super Eagles of Nigeria 4-1 in the final of the 2017 West African Football Union Cup of Nations.
Nigeria and Ghana had met earlier in the group stage of the competition with the Eagles beating the Black Stars 2-0.
The Black Stars took the lead in the 44th minute of play, with Sarfo Kwadwo punishing slack defending from the Super Eagles to make it 1-0.
Vincent Atingah doubled their lead from the penalty spot.
Another spot-kick was awarded to Ghana and Stephen Sarfo converted it to make it 3-0.
Atingah was sent off late in the game, but it did nothing to change the final outcome, as the Ghanaians added one more goal in injury time.
A stunning free-kick from Rabiu Ali was merely a consolation for Salisu Yusuf’s men.
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WAFU Cup 2017: Ghana thrash Nigeria 4-1 to win trophy, while Niger beat Benin to win bronze medal
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