She also won the bronze ball (third best player) behind Claudia Pina (Spain) and Nicole Perez of Mexico.

Black Maidens arrive in the country after World Cup exit

Abdulai has become Ghana’s all-time top scorer in FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup history overtaking Jane Ayieyam’s six goals scored over tournaments.

Last week, the 16 year old was included in a 15 nominees for the African Women’s Player of the Year award.

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Mukarama was part of the nominees for the Africa Women’s Best Player which also included Black Queens captain Elizabeth Addo and Portia Boakye.

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The U17 player had a great campaign in the just ended Women’s world cup which Ghana exited on penalties.

Thomas Partey was also part of a 35 man shortlist for the award of Africa Men’s Best Player category. The Atletico Madrid man had an amazing campaign last year having won the Europa League with his club and finishing the season in second place.

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The CAF awards are set to take place in Dakar, Senegal in January 2019.

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