Ghana’s U-15 girls’ national team, the Black Damsels, etched their name in continental football history after clinching the 2025 CAF Africa Schools Football Championship title with a commanding 2-0 victory over Uganda in the final.
The showdown, held at the University of Ghana Stadium in Accra, saw the home side rise to the occasion in front of an electrified crowd that included President John Dramani Mahama and CAF President Dr. Patrice Motsepe. Christiana Ashiaku and Danielle Abass scored the decisive goals, securing Ghana’s dominant performance throughout the tournament.
With their triumph, the Black Damsels not only lifted the coveted trophy but also walked away with a grand prize of US$300,000. Uganda, who put up a strong fight throughout the tournament, took home US$200,000 as runners-up. Former titleholders South Africa edged Morocco 2-1 to claim the bronze and a US$150,000 reward.
The victory marks a significant milestone for Ghana’s youth football development and shines a spotlight on the growing potential of the country’s female talent on the continental stage.
