…while U-15 Boys secured bronze
Ghana’s Under (U)-15 Girls’ team etched their name into the history books of intercontinental sports over the weekend by emerging champions of the African Schools Football Championship (ASFC) 2025.
The girls grabbed the title with a commanding 2-0 victory over Uganda at the University of Ghana Stadium on Saturday, April 26, 2025.
The young Ghanaian side’s victory was ensured by a decisive finish from two of their key players – Belinda Kpentey and Daniella Abass, who found the back of the net to cap off a stellar tournament run.
Belinda Kpentey opened the scoring after a brilliant solo effort by Christiana Ashiaku, who sprinted onto a loose ball, beat her markers and provided a perfect set-up for Kpentey to finish.
Daniella Abass then doubled Ghana’s advantage, showcasing remarkable composure with a clinical run and finish to seal the victory.
The U-15 Girls were brimming with confidence after an unbeaten group stage, claiming victories over Morocco, Benin and Malawi, and carried the same momentum into the semi-finals, where they edged past defending champions South Africa in a thrilling encounter to book their place in the final.
Uganda was equally impressive en route to the final, securing their spot after overcoming Morocco in the semi-final clash.
The gold medal marks a significant milestone for Ghana’s female youth football and highlights the promising future of the country’s next generation of talent.
The U-15 Boys
The U-15 Boys, on the other hand, rallied from behind to beat Uganda to clinch Bronze at the 2025 CAF African Schools Football Championship.
Even though the boys were disappointed for not making it into the finals, they pulled themselves back together in the poorly-started match to showcase a thrilling comeback performance to defeat Uganda 2-1 in the third-place match of the ASFC competition.
Under the guidance of coach Kwaku Danso, the young Ghanaian side displayed remarkable resilience and fighting spirit, overturning a first-half deficit to secure a podium finish at the University of Ghana Stadium.
Uganda, reeling from a semi-final defeat to Senegal on Friday, April 25, made a strong start and found an early breakthrough, taking a 1-0 lead into halftime. However, the Ghanaian team emerged from the break with renewed determination, scoring two crucial goals in the second half to turn the contest on its head.
The victory not only sealed a memorable 2-1 win but also delivered Ghana’s first-ever medal in the history of the ASFC boys’ division.
Individual honours
Ghana U-15 forward John Andor emerged as the top scorer at the CAF ASFC 2025. The talented youngster netted two goals and provided an assist to narrowly edge teammate Ignatius Cyril Acquah Hagan, who also scored twice during the four-day tournament.
Together, the dynamic duo contributed four goals, playing key roles in Ghana’s strong showing. Andor’s clinical finishing and creative play were instrumental in spearheading Ghana’s campaign.
Midfielder for the U-15 Girls, Jennifer Awuku, was crowned Best Player of the Tournament following her standout performances throughout the tournament.
The talented youngster delivered a series of commanding displays throughout the competition, playing a crucial role in Ghana’s historic maiden triumph at the youth championship.
Awuku’s ability to dictate play from midfield and contribute decisively in key moments distinguished her as one of the tournament’s brightest stars.
The Ghana U-15 Girls’ team goalkeeper, Precious Akanguwie, was named Best Goalkeeper of the Tournament following her stellar performances.
The talented shot-stopper impressed with a series of outstanding saves throughout the four-day international grassroots tournament. Akenguwie’s heroics helped the U-15 Girls’ team secure their first championship crown.
