Ghanaians on social media have eulogized the Black Princesses after they emerged as winners of the women’s football tournament of the 2023 African Games.
The Black Princesses showed outstanding resilience in the final, coming from a goal down to beat defending champions, Nigeria, at the Cape Coast Stadium on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
Tracy Twum and Mukarama Abdulai scored two fabulous goals to ensure the comeback win after Edeh Njideka had given Nigeria the lead.
Many Ghanaians were impressed with the Princesses’ fighting spirit, while others praised some of the players who were outstanding on the night.
The players who got the loudest applause were Mukarama who scored the match-winner, Maafia Nyame, and Abiba Issah as well as coach Yusif Basigi.
Check out some reactions below
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From being unfortunately booed in Ghana’s first game to becoming the heroine on the night for the Black Princesses, Abdulai Mukarama must be a happy person tonight. Well done to the girls and Yusif Basigi led technical team for winning GOLD. 🥇 pic.twitter.com/dKSePtX6HS
— Juliet Bawuah (@julietbawuah) March 21, 2024
The Black Princesses, Ghana’s under-20 women’s national team, achieved a significant victory by defeating their Nigerian opponents 2-1 in the final match of the 13th African Games. Congratulations to the team for making their nation proud. #AfricanGames2023 #Accra2023 pic.twitter.com/QgKvn8YZu5
— Ministry of Youth & Sports (@moysgovgh) March 22, 2024
🇬🇭 Yusif Basigi won gold with the Black Queens at the 2015 African Games.
Tonight, he has won gold with the Black Princesses at the 2023 African Games.
What an achievement. 🥇#Accra2023 pic.twitter.com/NAtmDT6X5I
— Owuraku Ampofo (@_owurakuampofo) March 21, 2024
The Black princesses of Ghana ❤️❤️ beat Nigeria 🤣😂 pic.twitter.com/xHN7fuc406
— Farouk Suraj (@baakomi2012) March 22, 2024
GOLD FOR GHANA🇬🇭
The Black Princesses win Ghana’s 11th gold medal after a hard fought 2-1 win over rivals Nigeria. Well done to the girls. Enormous fighting spirit. pic.twitter.com/UCiKiv2Rbc
— Fentuo Tahiru Fentuo (@Fentuo_) March 21, 2024
Abiba Issah too was clearing any dangerous attack at the heart of our defence, proper CB better than Salisu.
— Someone’s Son (@AshleyPhlakes) March 22, 2024
Abiba Issah. Proper center back.. she was giving Sergio Ramos vibes yesterday pic.twitter.com/bYwS4qiyq0
— T💚O💚A. (@NanaAnsahOwusu1) March 22, 2024
Hannah Nyame and Abiba Issah
My kind of CB pair – solid
— Enin (@Enin_gh) March 21, 2024
Abiba Issah, what a player. Calm and composed like Saliba and Cubarsi.😊
— ELIKEM PELE DOE (@ElikemPeleDoe) March 21, 2024
Abiba Issah is that kind of defender you will meet on the pitch and think ooh I will bully her with my size
But you underrate her at your own risk 😂
— Frank Darkwah (@Blaqqkoffi) March 21, 2024
Abiba Issah
Replacement for Janet Egyir at Hasaacas Ladies FC
Proper scouting by Yussif Basigi
Ticked all boxes in this tournament. pic.twitter.com/wiQ0lGOWsw— George Duah (@georgeduah_) March 21, 2024
The Maafia Nyame girl can replace Jordan Ayew in the Stars team.
Immediately I saw her physique I knew she had something.
— Lions den (@DDashazz) March 21, 2024
The Black Princesses 🇬🇭 win gold 🥇at the 13th African Games
Congratulations girls. We are super proud 👏🏽#TV3GH #3Sports pic.twitter.com/i9eOibZhrK
— #TV3GH (@tv3_ghana) March 21, 2024