Ghana took a commanding lead in their final round U-17qualifier against Burkina Faso with a 5-1 in the first leg win.
Youngster Eric Ayiah was undoubtedly the hero with a brace as the Starlets put one foot in the continental showpiece in Madagascar next year.
Things did not going according to script when the Burkinabe took a surprise lead against the run of play but two quick goals from
Emmanuel Opoku and Eric Ayiah put Ghana ahead at the recess.
Eric Ayiah doubled his tally by fetching the third goal minutes after the restart before Isaac Antah capitalized on a defensive blunder to make it 4-1 for the Ghana.
Nathaniel Opoku put the gloss on the score line with few minutes to go wrap up a good day at the office for Paa Kwesi Fabin’s charges.
The return leg is scheduled for a fortnight’s time.
Latest Stories
-
Mahama vows to attract petroleum investors despite 35% drop linked to corruption
5 mins -
As fast fashion’s waste pollutes Africa’s environment, designers in Ghana are finding a solution
7 mins -
Tema traditional council applauds commissioning of Tema-Mpakadan Railway line
7 mins -
The time has come for us to reset Ghana – Mahama
9 mins -
Government resolves to end gender-based violence
24 mins -
Trainee Nurses, Midwives condemn attack on Adaklu District Assembly driver, call for speedy probe
27 mins -
Internal Auditors urged to tighten financial controls
36 mins -
Ghana considering large, small modular nuclear reactors
39 mins -
UK-based Nigerian man cancels wedding over N3.5m bride price list
40 mins -
NCCE urges youth to adhere to electoral rules
41 mins -
Natural sunshine: Potent free Vitamin D
42 mins -
Bawumia inaugurates new Corporate Office Complex for Lands Commission
50 mins -
Trader in GH¢402,000 recruitment scam jailed five years
51 mins -
Polygamy best form of marriage for Africa – Okey Bakassi
53 mins -
Armed robbers strike at Dormabin Filling Station, leave one dead
1 hour