Nigeria emerged champions of the Pan-African G.O.A.T (Sport On Afrika Match) after a dramatic 1–1 draw and a 4–2 penalty shootout victory over Ghana on the Madina Zongo pitch in Accra.
The tightly contested conflict between Nigeria Chosen and Ghana Chosen lived as much as expectations, delivering depth, high quality soccer, and a nail-biting end.
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Nigeria took the lead within the fortieth minute, however Ghana responded swiftly, equalizing earlier than the halftime whistle.
The second half noticed either side present robust defensive self-discipline, with no additional objectives scored, sending the match into penalties.
Nigeria held their nerve from the spot, changing 4 of their kicks to seal the win.
The coach of the Nigeria G.O.A.T, Coach Felix Ifeanyi Nwosu aka Abacha expressed immense pleasure after the triumph, describing the victory as particular and hard-earned.
“I really feel so excited… Profitable a Pan-African match away from dwelling shouldn’t be a simple activity. Because of the organisers,” the CAF B Licensed coach stated.
This continental title comes simply two weeks after coach Felix Ifeanyi Nwosu Abacha led Enugu GOAT to win the Nigerian version and topped champions of the Nigeria version of the Sport On Afrika Match, defeating Imo GOAT 5–4 on penalties in one other thrilling finale.
In Ghana, the Nice Accra Area group had earlier gained the Ghana GOAT title, setting the stage for the cross-border showdown that Nigeria finally gained.
The victory marks a big second for Nigerian grassroots and developmental soccer, showcasing rising expertise and aggressive spirit throughout the continent.
