Ghana’s national Under-20 women’s football team, the Black Princesses, staged a remarkable comeback to snatch a 2-1 victory against arch-rivals Nigeria, clinching the gold medal at the 2023 African Games in Accra.
Despite an early setback with Nigeria taking the lead in the 23rd minute, goals from Tracey Twum and Mukarama Abdulai secured the historic win in front of an electrified crowd at the Cape Coast Stadium.
Abdulai’s heroics throughout the knockout stages, including her decisive goal in extra time, solidified her instrumental role in Ghana’s triumph.
Head coach Yussif Basigi, celebrating his second African Games gold medal, lauded the resilience and determination of his squad.
As attention now turns to the National Under 20 Men’s Football Team, the Black Satellites, who are poised to contest the final against Uganda, Ghanaian fans remain hopeful for another triumphant display, aiming to mirror the success of their female counterparts.
