Sports News of Monday, 29 September 2014

Source: ghanasoccernet.com

Ghana reach Championship finals

Ghana qualified for the 2015 Africa U17 Championship after beating Cameroon 4-3 in Accra on Sunday in their final round qualifier return leg tie.

The Black Starlets needed a brace from promising talent Henry Medarious to ensure the hosts advanced 6-4 on aggregate.

Paa Kwesi Fabian’s side were quick to come out from the blocks with a goal from Issah Abass on five minutes before Medarious scored his first of the day in the 17th minute with a well taken goal.

Striker Jonah Osabutey added another on 36 minutes before a moment of madness in the Starlets defence which allowed n striker Nguene Armel to reduce the deficit in the 43rd minute.

The second half saw the Cubs of Cameroon come out on tops with their midfield dominating proceedings before getting their second goal through Bayemi Nguidjol four minutes after the break to make it 3-2.

Medarious restored Ghana two-goal advantage with another belter from the edge of the penalty box in the 78th minute but Forkem Naime Kong responded four minutes from time.

Ghana will join hosts Niger and six other countries for the tournament.