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 leadership and consistent displays throughout the competition.

Ghana’s path to glory included a narrow 1-0 semi-final win over Zambia, where Blessing Tettey scored the decisive goal in the 7th minute to send the defending champions into the final.

In the final shootout, goalkeeper Fadila Musah made a crucial save, while Mukarama Yussif confidently converted the winning penalty to secure Ghana’s triumph.

Beyond the sporting success, Ghana’s victory comes with a significant reward. The Black Damsels will benefit from the tournament’s development prize money of USD 300,000, awarded to the girls’ champions to support school and football development projects.

The CAF African Schools Football Championship, which ran from April 6 to April 10, 2026, continues to play a key role in combining education, football development, and community growth across Africa.

Final standings saw Ghana as girls’ champions, Burkina Faso as runners-up, and Zambia finishing third. In the boys’ category, Senegal claimed the title, Uganda placed second, and Benin finished third.

Ghana’s triumph once again highlights the country’s growing strength in youth women’s football and signals a bright future for the next generation of stars.

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 1-0 defeat to Burkina Faso in their final group game, Ghana did enough to book a place in the semi-finals.

Standing in their way is an in-form Zambia side that has impressed throughout the competition. The Southern Africans arrive unbeaten, having topped Group A with a perfect record. Zambia recorded convincing wins over Zimbabwe (3-1), Morocco (1-0), and DR Congo (3-1), underlining their strength and consistency heading into the knockout stage.

With both teams in strong form, the semi-final promises to be a fiercely contested battle. Ghana will rely on their experience as defending champions, while Zambia will look to maintain their unbeaten run and upset the title holders.

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.

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Margaret Tawiah continued her impressive performance in the second half, adding her second goal of the game before also providing an assist for the sixth goal, which was calmly finished by Janet Eyram Zikpi and sealed a comprehensive win for the Black Damsels.

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The result highlights Ghana’s intent to defend their title, with upcoming group stage fixtures against Tanzania and Burkina Faso set to test their momentum.

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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, Burkina Faso, and Guinea, setting up exciting encounters in the group stage.

According to the official fixtures, Ghana will open their campaign against Guinea on April 6 before taking on Tanzania later the same day.

The Black Damsels will then wrap up their group stage matches against Burkina Faso on April 7.

The tournament is scheduled to run from April 6 to April 10, 2026, at the Gateway High School in Harare, with the top two teams from each group advancing to the semi-finals.

With expectations high, Ghana’s young talents will be aiming to defend their title and once again demonstrate the country’s strength in women’s football on the continental stage.

The talented winger has been in scintillating form for Cabfix Ladies FC, emerging as the leading top scorer in the competition with 12 goals after four matches. Her remarkable tally includes a four-goal haul in Cabfix Ladies’ emphatic 9-0 victory over Ga West Ladies on Saturday, March 14, 2026.

Her consistent brilliance in front of goal earned her a place in the national U-15 setup, where she has wasted no time in making an impression. Since arriving at camp on Sunday, March 15, 2026, Benni has already caught the eye with her sharp attacking play and added to her growing reputation by getting on the scoresheet in the team’s most recent friendly.

The Ghana U-15 Girls National Team are currently preparing to defend their title at the upcoming CAF African Schools Football Championship, set to take place in Harare, Zimbabwe from April 2 to 10, 2026.

Ghana heads into the tournament as defending champions after a historic debut triumph in 2025, where they defeated Uganda U-15 Girls National Team 2-0 in the final at the University of Ghana Stadium.

Benni’s inclusion adds further firepower to the squad as the Black Damsels aim to retain their continental crown. Her rise from club-level dominance to national recognition highlights the growing impact of grassroots competitions in nurturing the next generation of Ghanaian football talent.

The presentation took place at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram, where the Black Damsels are currently in camp ahead of the continental finals scheduled to be held in Harare, Zimbabwe from April 2 to 10, 2026.

Ghana heads into the competition as defending champions after an impressive debut campaign in 2025, where they defeated Uganda U-15 Girls National Team 2-0 in the final at the University of Ghana Stadium to clinch the title.

The donation forms part of Cabfix Ladies’ broader initiative aimed at supporting female footballers with essential menstrual health products. The club recently received an additional 200 boxes of Softcare sanitary pads from the Office of the Vice President to expand their outreach across the country.

As part of activities at the training base, Cabfix Ladies also engaged in a friendly match against the Ghana U-17 Women’s National Team, who are preparing for their FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifiers against Togo Women’s National Team in April. The national side secured a 5-0 victory, with Cabfix Ladies goalkeeper Belinda Maku Aklie featuring in post against her club side.

In addition to supporting the Black Damsels, Cabfix Ladies extended the donation exercise to six women currently undertaking the CAF License B coaching course in Prampram, further highlighting their commitment to empowering women both on and off the pitch.

The initiative aligns with ongoing efforts to promote menstrual health, ensure inclusivity, and support the development of women’s football in Ghana, particularly at the grassroots and youth levels.

The tournament, organized by the Confederation of African Football, has grown significantly in recent years, becoming one of the continent’s most important platforms for grassroots football. It provides young talents with the opportunity to compete at a high level while promoting education and development through sport across Africa.

Ghana enters the competition as defending champions following a historic and impressive campaign in 2025. The Black Damsels announced themselves on the continental stage by defeating Uganda 2-0 in the final at the University of Ghana Stadium, securing the title in their debut appearance. Goals from Belinda Kpentey and Daniella Abass sealed the victory and underlined the team’s attacking strength and composure under pressure.

Their triumph was complemented by individual brilliance. Jennifer Awuku earned the Best Player award, while Precious Akanguwie was adjudged Best Goalkeeper of the tournament, highlighting the team’s overall quality and balance.

The squad was put together through collaboration between the Ghana Football Association and the Ghana Education Service, reflecting a structured approach to youth and schools football development in Ghana.

As preparations intensify for the Maputo showdown, the Black Damsels will be aiming to replicate their previous success. With confidence high and expectations even higher, Ghana’s young talents will be determined to prove that their first triumph was no fluke and that they remain a force to reckon with in African schools football.

The final game came off at the University of Ghana Stadium with large groups of supporters coming through to cheer the girls on.

MATCH HIGHLIGHTS :

The road to victory was smooth sailing for the girls as they easily dispatched Morocco, Benin, and Malawi in the group stage before squaring it off against defending champions, South Africa in a five-goal thriller.

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The first half between Ghana and Uganda ended in a drab draw but goals from Belinda Kpentey and Daniella Abass ensured they marked the competition as winners securing gold and cash of $300,00.

The Black Comets went down in the first half from Uganda captain Ashraf Kyakuwa strike.

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Eric Addai to level things up for the home side with a brilliant goal.

MATCH HIGHLIGHTS :

Forward Hakeem Kassim put the home side on the chance to secure bronze as he capitalized on the defensive frailties of the Uganda boys to make the score line, 2-1.

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The win sees the Black Comets bag $150,000 and bronze at the expense of Uganda.

The grand finale will see defending champions Tanzania lock horns with Senegal for the title.