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Watch Highlights : Medeama SC settle for draw against Yanga SC

Raphael Bannerman-Quartey — Fri, 08 Dec 2023 19:28:35 +0000

Ghana’s sole representative in this year’s Champions League, Medeama SC secured a draw at home to Tanzanian outfit, Young Africans on Friday, 8 December 2023 at Baba Yara Stadium.

Jonathan Sowah slotted home the first goal of the game through a penalty in the 27 minutes.

Not later than, nine minutes, the Tanzanians were back on level terms through Paçome Zouzoua.

The first half ended with a goal apiece for each side, 1-1.

WATCH HIGHLIGHTS :

The second half saw, coach Evans Adotey ring some changes in search of the much-needed second goal, Manuel Mantey, and Daniel Lomotey were subbed off for Godknows Dzakpasu, Joshua Agyemang.

Former Bechem United forward, Hafiz Konkoni came close to increasing the tally for Yanga but his effort was parried off by Felix Kyei in post for the Mauve and Yellow side.

The result sees Ghanaian champions a point behind, Al Ahly who drew goalless against Algerian outfit, CR Belouizdad of Algeria.

The second phase of the second round is scheduled to take off in February 2024.

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Match Preview & Predictions : GoldStars vs Hearts of Oak

Raphael Bannerman-Quartey — Sat, 28 Oct 2023 11:18:58 +0000

Bibiani GoldStars will go head-to-head with Accra Hearts of Oak in game week seven on Saturday at Duns Park.

The hosts have not fared badly since the start of the league, currently 8th with 8 points from six games so far in the league.

Michael Osei’s summer recruits such as Alex Aso and McCarthy Appiah have hit the ground running already in the league and will be hoping to get a better result over Accra Hearts of Oak, this weekend.

The visiting team will be hoping to restore some pride as they face off with GoldStars this weekend considering they have been unable to bask a win in three games.

Their away form this season doesn’t spur on any confidence, the last time the Phobians picked a win away from home was against the current holders of the league, Medeama SC in game week fourteen last season.

Coach Martin Koopman has stirred up controversy shifting the blame on his players for their profligacy, a goal and conceding two in six games, clearly doesn’t speak volumes of the former winners of the league.

If there is any respite for the Phobians, it’s the fact they have won the last three games out of four duels against the host, which should set the tone for an interesting fixture on Saturday at the Duns Park.

Predictions: GoldStars 1-1 Hearts of Oak

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FIFA U-17 WWCQ: Black Maidens Defeat Guinea In First League

Selasi Fiawoyi — Sun, 17 Apr 2022 08:41:20 +0000

The Black Maidens of Ghana displayed an impressive 3-1 win against Guinea in the 1st leg of the FIFA Women’s U-17 World Cup India 2022, third round qualifier in Conakry on Saturday.

More srorie:Black Maidens ready in Guinea for World Cup Qualifier

Captain Georgina Aoyem started the scoring for the Side in the 13th minute of the game before Rasheeda Shahadu doubled Ghana’s score as the Maidens went into the break with ahead of their opponents.

After the recess, Guinea reduced the deficit as they scored in the 47th minute after tapping in from close range to make it 2-1.

Striker Mariam Matiti Iddi’s tireless work upfront yielded results as she flicked on Success Ameyaa’s cross to register Ghana’s 3rd goal in the 59th minute.

The tempo of the game dropped after the third but the Black Maidens showed a great level of experience and dexterity as they held on to win the 1st leg 3-1 in Conakry.

The 2nd leg will take place at the Cape Coast stadium on Saturday, April 30, 2022.

The Black Maidens are chasing a record 7th successive appearance at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.

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Black Maidens ready in Guinea for World Cup Qualifier

Selasi Fiawoyi — Thu, 14 Apr 2022 14:01:59 +0000

The Black Maidens of Ghana have arrived safely in Guinea ahead of their crucial FIFA Under-17 Women’s World Cup qualifier, they departed Ghana on Tuesday.

More Stories: FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup India 2022 Draw set to 24 June

The Maidens booked a place in the third round of the qualifiers with a 4:0 aggregate win over Senegal last Month in a two-legged affair in Mbour and Accra, respectively.

The team has since been camping and fine tuning at the Ghana Football Association (GFA) Technical Center in Prampram.

The game with Guinea is scheduled for Saturday, April 16 at the Stade General Lansana Conte de Nongo in Conakry with the return encounter happening at the Cape Coast Stadium on April 30.

Team Ghana are hoping for a seventh appearance at the World Cup since the inception of the competition in 2008. The 2022 edition will take place in India.

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FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup India 2022 Draw set to 24 June

Selasi Fiawoyi — Wed, 13 Apr 2022 17:14:46 +0000

With six months to go until the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup India 2022 kicks off, FIFA has announced that the draw for the tournament will take place in Zurich on 24 June.

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They also confirmed Bhubaneswar, Goa, and Navi Mumbai as the Host Cities for the tournament. As well as hosts India, six countries – Brazil, Chile, China PR, Colombia, Japan, and New Zealand – have been confirmed for the competition so far and are sure to feature in the draw on 24 June.

With a total of 16 teams set to contest the tournament, spots are still up for grabs in several confederations.

In addition, FIFA, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) and the Local Organising Committee (LOC) have also confirmed the updated Host Cities for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2022 after undertaking a comprehensive review and consultation process.

In order to ensure the safety of the players involved and the other participants in the tournament, Bhubaneswar’s Kalinga Stadium, Goa’s Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium and Navi Mumbai’s DY Patil Stadium have been announced as the three venues that will welcome some of the brightest emerging talents and future stars of women’s football later this year.

Sarai Bareman, FIFA Chief Women’s Football Officer, said: “With qualifying ongoing around the world, we are very excited to announce the date of the draw, as well as confirm the three Host Cities for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2022.”

Further details about other football development events and activities around the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup India 2022, including a Football for All carnival later this month, will be announced soon.

The FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup India 2022 will take place on 11-30 October.

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42 players earn call ups as Black Maidens begin preparations for 2020 FIFA U17 World Cup Q

Clinton Eleto — Fri, 31 Jan 2020 07:47:05 +0000

42 players earn call ups as Black Maidens begin preparations for 2020 FIFA U17 World Cup Q

Forty-two players have been invited into the Women’s National U-17, Black Maidens camp as they begin preparations for the 2020 FIFA U-17 Women World Cup qualifier.

The invited players are expected to arrive at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence (GSCE), Prampram on Thursday,January 30.

Here is a list of the invited players ;

GOALKEEPERS

Portia Asantewaa – Hasaacas Ladies Rose Tawiah – Combined Forces Safiatu Salifu – Socrates Ladies Lydia Atimka – Upper East Farihana Zibrim – Bagabaga Ladies

DEFENDERS

Salma Jaibrai Sai – Samaria Ladies Sarah Atinga – Kumasi S. Academy Ruth Amoah – Ideal Ladies Linda Sarfowaa Mintah – Prisons Ladies Elizabeth Oppong – Samaria Ladies Anastasia Achiaa – Sea Lions FC Asana Yahaya – Bagabaga Ladies Fuseini Zulaiha – Pearl Pia Ladies Salomey B. Aidoo – Soccer Intellectuals Louisa Aniwaa – Police Ladies Felicia Adjei – Ashtown Ladies Seidu Ali Faiza – Northern Ladies Ayisha Yakubu – Yoo Ladies Sarah Nyamekye – Immigrations Ladies Abena Anoma Opoku – Ampem Darkoa Ladies

MIDFIELDERS

Alhassan Basira – Pearl Pia Ladies Doreen Obeng Peprah – Prisons Ladies Abigail Amoah – FC Savanah Ladies El-Shaddai Acheampong – Kumasi S. academy Doris Asiamah -Rock Ladies Abigail -Zicom Stars Ladies Georgina O. Mensah. – Charlton Ladies Abigail Amon – Immigrations Ladies Constance Agyemang – Halifax Ladies Emmanuella Yirenkyi -Ashtown Ladies Grace Ntsiful – Hasaacas Ladies Grace Animah – Police Ladies Janice Jamila – Army Ladies Abigail Appiah – Afia Kobi Ladies

STRIKERS

Ophelia Serwaa Amposah -Ampem Darkoa Ladies Alice Sarpong – Sea Lions FC Juanita Aguadze – Police Ladies Sophia M. Agyarkwa – Halifax Ladies Maafia Nyame – Rock Ladies Gifty Agyemang Bia – Root Sistaz Ladies Eunice Pentey – Valued Girls Salamatu Abdulai Bagabaga Ladies.

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Mukarama Abdulai wins FIFA U17 WWC Top scorer and Bronze ball

Clinton Eleto — Mon, 03 Dec 2018 07:00:38 +0000

Black Maidens captain Mukarama Abdulai has been crowned the highest goal scorer in the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup after scoring seven goals in the competition.

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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“It still hurts that we are out” – Black Maidens coach Evans Adotey laments

Clinton Eleto — Thu, 29 Nov 2018 13:16:19 +0000

Black Maidens coach Evan Adotey has expressed his disappointment in his team’s elimination from the FIFA U17 World Cup. He felt his side had a very good chance of winning the tournament.

Black Maidens were superb in the FIFA U17 World Cup until they were surprised by Mexico who knock them out in penalties in the quarter-final stage of the competition.

FIFA U-17 WWC: Ghana coach disappointed after World Cup exit

“It still hurts that we are out and i am so disappointed because i felt we had a very good chance to win the tournament,” coach Adotey stated on Happy FM.

“I have to congratulate the girls for the awesome display, they did very well and i am proud of them.

“We just have to keep this team and build their capacity because i know they are capable of doing big things in the future.”

Black Maidens arrived Ghana on Wednesday morning.

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Black Maidens arrive in the country after World Cup exit

Clinton Eleto — Wed, 28 Nov 2018 16:11:14 +0000

The Ghana Black Maidens arrived to a cheering crowd on Wednesday at the Kotoko airpot in Accra after their FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup tournament in Uruguay.

Fans came to welcome the young team who exited the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup after losing to Mexico in the quartel-final stage on penalties.

WATCH:Black Maidens Crash Out Of U17WWC On Penalties

The team were accompanied by technical team and officials of the National Sports Authority including acting Director General Majeed Bawa.

Black Maidens captain Mukarama Abdulai received the most attention for her splendid display at the tournament where she scored 7 goals in just 4 games. In doing so she broke Jane Ayieyam’s record of the most goals scored by a Ghanaian at the competition set back in 2012.

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FIFA U-17 WWC: Ghana coach disappointed after World Cup exit

Clinton Eleto — Mon, 26 Nov 2018 12:47:13 +0000

Black Maidens coach Evan Adotey has expressed his disappointment after his side bowed out of the FIFA U17 World Cup after losing to Mexico on Penalties on Sunday night.

The Black Maidens lost to Mexico after Mexico’s skipper Nicole Perez cancelled Mukarama and Suzzy’s goal in a game that ended 2-2 after in regulation time.

The defeat ended the Black Maidens exceptional run in the FIFA U17 World Cup in Uruguay.

“I’m disappointed,” he said after the game. “I’m disappointed because my main target was to cross this barrier. At the press conference I did explained a lot but unfortunately I have been urged out and I have to go back and see how we prepare ahead of the next edition.”

WATCH:Black Maidens Crash Out Of U17WWC On Penalties

Evan Adotey also revealed that his side prepared very well for penalties before the game but were surprised by the outcome of the shootout.

“Ghana, we started practicing on penalties because getting to this stage we knew penalties shootouts may come in. Even yesterday we practiced some shootouts but low and behold it happened again,” he said disappointingly.

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