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Captain Ashiaku crowned Best Player as Black Damsels retain CAF Schools title

Cecilia Delphina Boakye — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 17:38:00 +0000

Christiana Ashiaku delivered an outstanding performance to lead Ghana’s U15 girls team, the Black Damsels, to glory at the CAF African Schools Football Championship, where she was named the tournament’s Best Player.

The talented captain played a pivotal role throughout the competition, inspiring her teammates with strong leadership and consistent performances on the pitch.

Her influence was evident in Ghana’s run to the final, where the Black Damsels defeated Burkina Faso in a dramatic penalty shootout to retain their title.

Her recognition as Best Player highlights not only her individual brilliance but also her importance to the team’s success.

The triumph marks a back-to-back championship win for the Ghana U15 Girls National Team and further cements Ghana’s status as one of the brightest young talent hub in African schools football.

Credit: Ghana FA

Black Damsels beat Burkina Faso on penalties to retain CAF Schools Cup

Cecilia Delphina Boakye — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 15:10:23 +0000

Ghana’s U15 girls team, the Black Damsels, are back-to-back champions of the CAF African Schools Football Championship after a dramatic 9-8 penalty shootout victory over Burkina Faso in the final.

The closely contested match ended level after regulation time, forcing the game into penalties where both sides showed remarkable composure.

Ghana eventually edged out Burkina Faso in a tense shootout, sealing a memorable triumph for the young side.

The victory confirms the Black Damsels as back-to-back champions of the continental schools tournament, underlining their dominance and consistency at this level.

The Black Damsels displayed resilience, determination, and mental strength throughout the competition, and their latest success further highlights the bright future of women’s football in Ghana.

Credit: Ghana FA

CAF African Schools Championship : Black Damsels land in Zimbabwe to defend title

Cecilia Delphina Boakye — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 21:21:00 +0000

Ghana’s U-15 girls team, the Black Damsels, have safely arrived in Harare, Zimbabwe, ahead of the CAF African Schools Football Championship – Continental Phase, 2026.

A 27-member contingent made up of 20 players and 7 team officials travelled to Zimbabwe for the tournament, which brings together the best U15 national schools football teams from across Africa.

The Black Damsels head into the tournament with confidence after emerging champions in the previous edition, where they impressed on their way to lifting the trophy in Ghana.

The CAF African Schools Football Championship has become one of the continent’s most important youth development platforms, giving young footballers the opportunity to showcase their talent while promoting education and grassroots football development.

Credit: Ghana FA