Goalkeeper Belinda Maku Aklie announced her arrival on the international stage in style, keeping a clean sheet on her debut as Ghana’s Black Maidens secured a convincing 2-0 victory over Togo in the first leg of their FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifier. The encounter, played on Sunday, April 12 at the Stade de Kégué, saw the Ghanaian side deliver a composed and clinical performance to take control of the tie. Aklie, who plies her trade with Division One side Cabfix Ladies FC, has been in impressive form in recent months. She notably recorded a clean sheet against Premiership side…
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Ghana’s Black Damsels have been crowned champions of the CAF African Schools Football Championship after a dramatic 9-8 penalty shootout victory over Burkina Faso in the final, sealing a historic back-to-back triumph for the U-15 girls team. The final, played in Harare, Zimbabwe, ended level after regulation time, pushing both sides into a tense penalty shootout where Ghana held their nerve to emerge victorious. The win confirms the Black Damsels’ dominance at this level, having successfully defended their continental schools title. Captain Christiana Ashiaku was the standout performer of the tournament, earning the Player of the Tournament award for her…
Ghana’s U-17 women’s national team, the Black Maidens, kick off their 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualification campaign on Sunday with a crucial first-leg encounter against Togo in Lomé. The Black Maidens boast an impressive history in the competition, having featured in six of the seven tournaments held between 2008 and 2022. Their standout achievement remains a third-place finish in 2012, alongside consistent quarterfinal appearances in 2014, 2016, and 2018. Head coach Joe Nana Adarkwa has named a 22-player squad for the two-legged tie and is confident of progression. Speaking ahead of the game, he expressed strong belief in…
Agona Swedru is set to host a thrilling climax to the 2025/26 Malta Guinness Women’s Premier League season, as Ampem Darkoa Ladies take on Hasaacas Ladies in the grand final at the Swedru Sports Stadium on Sunday, April 19. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:00 p.m., with both sides aiming to cap off impressive campaigns with the ultimate prize. Ampem Darkoa Ladies booked their place in the final after emerging champions of the Northern Zone. Their journey was sealed on Matchday 18 with a hard-fought 4-3 victory over Fosu Royal Ladies, taking their points tally to 37. Hasaacas Ladies, on the…
Defending champions Ghana’s Black Damsels are set for a crucial semi-final showdown against a formidable Zambia side at the CAF African Schools Football Championship Zimbabwe 2026. The high-stakes encounter, scheduled for Thursday, April 9, will determine who advances to the grand finale on Friday, April 10, with both nations eyeing continental glory and the coveted prize for school development. Ghana head into the clash after navigating a mixed Group B campaign. The Black Damsels opened in dominant fashion, thrashing Guinea 6-0 before securing a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Tanzania, with captain Christiana Ashiaku scoring in both halves. Despite a narrow…
Defending champions Ghana’s Black Damsels made a powerful start to their campaign at the CAF African Schools Football Championship Zimbabwe 2026 tournament. They crusied to a dominant 6-0 victory over Guinea in their opening Group B match. Ghana took control early, scoring four goals in the first half through Belinda Kpentey, Jennifer Awuku, Mavis Koah, and Margaret Tawiah to establish a commanding lead before the break. READ MORE : Match Report : Bibiani Gold Stars 2-1 Nations FC Margaret Tawiah continued her impressive performance in the second half, adding her second goal of the game before also providing an assist for…
Ghana’s U-15 girls team, the Black Damsels, have safely arrived in Harare ahead of the continental phase of the CAF African Schools Football Championship Zimbabwe 2026. A 27-member delegation, comprising 20 players and seven officials, departed Accra on Friday, April 3, 2026, to represent the country at the prestigious youth tournament, which brings together the best U-15 school teams across Africa. The Black Damsels head into the competition with confidence, having emerged champions in the previous edition held in Ghana, where they delivered an impressive performance on home soil. Ghana has been drawn in a competitive Group B alongside Tanzania,…
Defending champions Ghana have been handed a challenging group in the girls’ category of the CAF African Schools Football Championship Zimbabwe 2026 following the official draw held in Harare on Thursday, April 2. Ghana have been placed in Group B, where they will face Guinea, Tanzania, and Burkina Faso in what promises to be a highly competitive group. The team, known as the Black Damsels at the U-15 level, enter the tournament as defending champions following their remarkable triumph in the previous edition held in Accra in 2025. They will be aiming to retain their title against strong opposition from…
The Leopards of DR Congo have secured a historic return to the FIFA World Cup, ending a 52-year absence after defeating Jamaica 1-0 in the intercontinental playoff final in Zapopan, Mexico. The tightly contested match remained goalless after regulation time, forcing extra time. Defender Axel Tuanzebe emerged the hero, scoring in the 100th minute from a well-delivered corner kick to give DR Congo the decisive lead. The Leopards held on to seal qualification and book their place at the global showpiece. DR Congo’s journey through the playoffs was remarkable, having eliminated strong African sides Cameroon and Nigeria before overcoming Jamaica…
Leadership of the Millennium Supporters Union of Ghana Ketu South branch, with support from the Volta Regional chapter, has presented a newly Kente designed Ghana Supporters Union jersey to Ghana’s Deputy Ambassador to the Republic of Togo, Bright Solomon Kumordzie. The delegation, led by the interim chairperson of the Ketu South branch and accompanied by the Volta Regional Deputy Public Relations Officer, Jerod Kabu, made the presentation during a visit to Togo as part of efforts to strengthen support for Ghana’s national teams. The visit comes ahead of a crucial fixture involving Ghana’s U-17 women’s national team, the Black Maidens,…