The Black Princesses of Ghana have been crowned champions of the women’s under-20 football event at the 13th African Games. The hosts defeated the
The Black Princesses of Ghana have been crowned champions of the women’s under-20 football event at the 13th African Games.
The hosts defeated the Falconets of Nigeria 2-1 to emerge winners in the match played at the Cape Coast Sports Stadium on Thursday night.
Nigeria`s Loveth Edeh had put the Falconets ahead in the 24th minute of the game before Tracey Twum got the equalizer in the 78th minute with a thunderous strike to beat the Falconet’s goalkeeper.
Ghana`s Mukarama Abdulai scored the winning goal in the 99th minute of extra time as her low shot on the edge of the box beat Faith Omilana.
Meanwhile, Uganda beat Senegal 6-5 in a penalty shootout to secure the bronze medal in a thrilling match at the Cape Coast Sports Stadium.
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