Sumaila Helps Black Princess to defeat host nation Canada 1-0 in the U20 Women World Cup

Host nation Canada began their FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup campaign in disappointing fashion with a 1-0 defeat against Ghana in Toronto’s National Soccer Stadium.

A lone strike from the Black Princesses’ Sherifatu Sumaila midway through the opening half  help defeating host nation Canada 1-0.

The goalscorer Sumaila weaved past several defenders before feeding team-mate Edem Atovor. And when Atovor's low cross was not dealt with by the goalkeeper, Sumaila took full advantage from close range.

Canada’s best chance arrived a few minutes before the interval as Emma Fletcher struck Victoria Agyei’s post with an effort from the left.

At the other end Ghana created few chances but they looked steady for much of the match, aside from the late onslaught.

Nichelle Prince added spark for Canada when she entered the fray on the hour mark. Most notably, the speedy left-sided Prince saw a shot on the turn saved by Agyei.

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