African Games: “Victory Is As Much Yours As It’s Ours” – Mukarama

Mukarama Abdulai, the star in Ghana’s 2-1 victory against Nigeria in the finals of the women’s tournament in the 13th Africa Games has dedicated their victory to Ghanaians.

The striker scored a decisive goal for Ghana in extra time to defend the title they claimed in 2015 as well as secure a gold medal for the country.

In a tweet expressing her deepest gratitude to fans for the support at the Cape Coast Stadium on Thursday night, she dedicated the victory to them.

“I want to express my deep gratitude for your unwavering support. It is because of your passion and dedication that Team Ghana has emerged victorious at the All-African Games, securing the gold medal.”

“Thank you for believing in us. This victory is as much yours as it is ours,” she added.

The Black Princesses in a commanding comeback defeated the Super Falconets of Nigeria in the finals at the Cape Coast Stadium on March 21, 2024.

It was the Nigerians who had the first laugh as a mistake by Ghanaian goalkeeper Afi Amenyaku put the former in the lead in the 23rd minute.

A desperate Black Princesses with the deficit pressed to no avail for an equaliser despite creating some chances in the first half of the game.

However, their determination paid off in the second half when Tracy Twum levelled the scoreline with her breathtaking goal that lit the fully packed Cape Coast stadium with Mexican wave.

In the 90th minute, the game was in stalemate with each side manoeuvring for the winner but Mukarama came through to deliver Ghana the crucial win for gold in the 98th minute.