Nigeria vs Ghana: Black Princesses Coach Talks Tough Ahead of African Games Final in Accra

• Ghana women's under-20 coach is upbeat about their clash with the Falconets in the African Games final
• The Black Princesses are hoping to win gold in the football event at the competition for the second time
• Nigeria, who are the defending champions, have won gold on three occasions in the tournament's history

Ghana women's under-20 coach, Yussif Basigi, is optimistic ahead of their clash with the Falconets of Nigeria in the final of the female football event at the 2023 African Games.

The Falconets defeated Uganda 2-0 in the semi-final to secure a place in the final courtesy of goals from second-half substitutes Adaobi Okah and Chiamaka Okwuchukwu.

The Ghana ladies had a great tournament as they defeated the likes of Senegal, Tanzania, Ethiopia and Uganda on their way to the final.

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The Black Princesses are aiming for the gold after winning it in Congo Brazzaville in 2015 against Cameroon, compared to Nigeria's success in the competition on three occasions and are defending champions.

In a pre-match interview, Ghana coach Basigi is talking tough about dethroning the Falconets and claimed they have what it takes to face Christopher Danjuma's side, according to a report by Soccernet.

"We are poised to play the final against Nigeria because each time both countries meet, it does not matter how good your team is because of the rivalry," he said.

"We are prepared for them as they are for us as well. We vary our games, and with the strength of the Nigerians, Uganda and Senegal are equally strong, but we overcame them.

"Nigeria is strong and technically good; we have what it takes to play against them. Playing against Nigeria is not new as I have played against the Super Falcons during my time as Black Queens head coach."

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Sports Brief earlier reported that Nigerian track queen, Tobi Amusan won gold in the 100m hurdles final at the African Games to complete a hat-trick of success.

The 26-year-old clocked a time of 12.89 seconds to successfully defend the title she won in Brazzaville and Rabat in 2015 and 2019, respectively.

Amusan also helped the Nigerian 4x100m team claim gold after anchoring the women's relay team, adding to her success in the continental competition.