The Black Princesses of Ghana secured a thrilling victory over Nigeria’s Falconets to claim gold in the African Games.
The highly-anticipated game took place at the Cape Coast stadium on Thursday night, with Ghana initially trailing by a goal.
However, the tide turned in Ghana’s favor when forward Mukarama Abdulai scored the winning goal in extra time, leading the team to a 2-1 victory over Nigeria. The excitement was palpable in the stadium as fans erupted in celebration.
Among the notable figures present at the game was gospel musician Empress Gifty, who had performed before the match began. Empress Gifty could not contain her joy and was seen jubilantly waving a Ghana flag in celebration of the team’s victory.
Also in attendance was Nana Kwame Bediako, popularly known as Cheddar, along with his wife. The couple showed their excitement and support for the Ghanaian team as they witnessed the thrilling comeback and ultimate triumph.
The victory was met with widespread acclaim on social media, with fans congratulating the Black Princesses on their well-deserved win.
Empress Gifty couldn't keep her calm after that brilliant winning goal from Ghana' Mukarama to win Gold in the final of the African Games Women's football competition
Congratulations to the Black Princesses #BlackPrincesses #Accra2023 #AfricaGames2023 #Nigeria #Ghana pic.twitter.com/3YSTMabeZh
— Edem (@EDEMTSOTORME) March 21, 2024