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Ghanaians on social media have eulogized the Black Princesses after they emerged as winners of the women\u2019s football tournament of the 2023 African Games.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
Tracy Twum and Mukarama Abdulai scored two fabulous goals to ensure the comeback win after Edeh Njideka had given Nigeria the lead.<\/p>\n
Many Ghanaians were impressed with the Princesses\u2019 fighting spirit, while others praised some of the players who were outstanding on the night.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
Check out some reactions below<\/strong><\/p>\n EE\/EK<\/p>\n Our coverage of the 13th African Games is brought to you by Bethel Logistics Co. Ltd. Bethel Logistics, experts in shipping\u00a0logistics.<\/strong><\/p>\n 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. \ud83e\udd47 pic.twitter.com\/dKSePtX6HS<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Juliet Bawuah (@julietbawuah) March 21, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n 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<\/a> #Accra2023<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/QgKvn8YZu5<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Ministry of Youth & Sports (@moysgovgh) March 22, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n \ud83c\uddec\ud83c\udded Yusif Basigi won gold with the Black Queens at the 2015 African Games.<\/p>\n Tonight, he has won gold with the Black Princesses at the 2023 African Games.<\/p>\n What an achievement. \ud83e\udd47#Accra2023<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/NAtmDT6X5I<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Owuraku Ampofo (@_owurakuampofo) March 21, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n The Black princesses of Ghana \u2764\ufe0f\u2764\ufe0f beat Nigeria \ud83e\udd23\ud83d\ude02 pic.twitter.com\/xHN7fuc406<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Farouk Suraj (@baakomi2012) March 22, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n GOLD FOR GHANA\ud83c\uddec\ud83c\udded <\/p>\n 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<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Fentuo Tahiru Fentuo (@Fentuo_) March 21, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Abiba Issah too was clearing any dangerous attack at the heart of our defence, proper CB better than Salisu.<\/p>\n \u2014 Someone\u2019s Son (@AshleyPhlakes) March 22, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Abiba Issah. Proper center back.. she was giving Sergio Ramos vibes yesterday pic.twitter.com\/bYwS4qiyq0<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 T\ud83d\udc9aO\ud83d\udc9aA. (@NanaAnsahOwusu1) March 22, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Hannah Nyame and Abiba Issah <\/p>\n My kind of CB pair \u2013 solid<\/p>\n \u2014 Enin (@Enin_gh) March 21, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Abiba Issah, what a player. Calm and composed like Saliba and Cubarsi.\ud83d\ude0a<\/p>\n \u2014 ELIKEM PELE DOE (@ElikemPeleDoe) March 21, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Abiba Issah is that kind of defender you will meet on the pitch and think ooh I will bully her with my size<\/p>\n But you underrate her at your own risk \ud83d\ude02<\/p>\n \u2014 Frank Darkwah (@Blaqqkoffi) March 21, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Abiba Issah \u2014 George Duah (@georgeduah_) March 21, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n The Maafia Nyame girl can replace Jordan Ayew in the Stars team. <\/p>\n Immediately I saw her physique I knew she had something.<\/p>\n \u2014 Lions den (@DDashazz) March 21, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n The Black Princesses \ud83c\uddec\ud83c\udded win gold \ud83e\udd47at the 13th African Games <\/p>\n Congratulations girls. We are super proud \ud83d\udc4f\ud83c\udffd#TV3GH<\/a> #3Sports<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/i9eOibZhrK<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 #TV3GH (@tv3_ghana) March 21, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n <\/p><\/div>\n\n
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Replacement for Janet Egyir at Hasaacas Ladies FC
Proper scouting by Yussif Basigi
Ticked all boxes in this tournament. pic.twitter.com\/wiQ0lGOWsw<\/a><\/p>\n\n
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