Officials and Players of the Black Stars B team were at the Flagstaff house to present the WAFU Cup trophy to the President, Nana Akufo Addo.

The Stars were emphatic 4-1 winners on Sunday in the final against Nigeria at the Cape Coast Stadium with goals from Stephen Sarfo, Vincent Atingah and Winful Cobbinah.

Ghana’s Stephen Sarfo clinched the golden boot award in the tournament after his brace in the final with Isaac Twum winning the tournament’s MVP.

The team was led by Sports Minister Isaac Asiamah, along with GFA President Kwesi Nyantakyi and Coach Maxwell Konadu. The president who was clearly excited congratulated the team on making the nation proud.

“You brought a lot of joy to this house and the country, and we want to congratulate you on your achievement.

“This shows that we have more than enough talent in our country to continue to maintain our status as one of the top teams in Africa,” he said.

“I have been reassured by the Vice President who looks after our money together with the senior Minister.

“That I can also add and also give you a bonus, so this is a token of the appreciation of the nation for this exceptional feat.

“I am going to add a 100,000 dollars for the whole team so that the bonus that you were not promised before, you can have it now after the achievement, well done,”.

The tournament made its return this year after a four-year absence, with Ghana winning the last two editions.

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The thrilling 95-minute encounter saw the Stars dominating play despite a seemingly fierce opposition from Nigeria.

The local-based senior national side walked home with the $100,000 winner’s prize up for grabs.

Stephen Sarfo set the stage with his first goal in the 44th minute. Atingah, who was later shown off the pitch after a red card, scored the second goal in the 60th minute from the penalty spot.

That was quickly followed by another penalty which was converted again by Stephen Sarfo in the 78th-minute before Winful  Cobbinah taped the ball into Nigeria’s net for the 4th goal after a lovely work from Patrick Razak in the 93rd minute.

Nigeria’s Rabiu Ali, struck the ball beautifully into Ghana’s net from a 22-yard free-kick spot in the 95th minute to pull one back, however that, was too late to mean anything for the game.

The victory was a sweet revenge for the stars after losing by 2 goals to nil against the Nigerians in the group stage of the tournament.

The game was witnessed by a high-profile CAF delegation led by President, Ahmad Ahmad. Ghana’s Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia as well as Youth and Sports Minister, Isaac Kwame Asiamah were also present at the stadium.

This year’s tournament is the fifth edition of the regional competition.

Nigeria last won the tournament in 2010 when they hosted it.

Ghana had also previously won the tournament in 2013 when the country hosted it.

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By: Jonas Nyabor/citifmonline.com/Ghana

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