The Black Stars’ struggled to find rhythm in the first half, but their response after the break was more purposeful. Their efforts paid off in the 70th minute when Brandon Thomas-Asante coolly finished off a low cross to bring the Black Stars back into the game.
The Super Eagles thought they had restored their two-goal cushion soon after, but Kelechi Iheanacho’s strike was ruled offside. As Ghana pushed for an equaliser, Stanley Nwabali stood tall in goal, notably denying Abu Francis in the 87th minute with a crucial stop.
Chelle will now prepare the Super Eagles to face Jamaica in the final on Saturday, while Ghana will face Trinidad and Tobago in the third place match.
For the Nigerian side, the victory offers a much-needed confidence boost ahead of the upcoming crucial World Cup Qualifiers.
