Ghana Black Damsels Retain CAF African Schools Championship After Penalty Shootout Thriller

Ghana’s U15 girls team, the Black Damsels, have successfully defended their crown at the CAF African Schools Football Championship, sealing a second consecutive title in dramatic fashion.

The final against Burkina Faso was a tightly contested affair, with neither side able to break the deadlock in regulation time. After a goalless battle, the match was decided on penalties.

In a tense shootout, the young Ghanaians showed remarkable composure to edge out their opponents 10-9, holding their nerve when it mattered most to secure the victory.

The result confirms the Black Damsels as back-to-back champions of the continental schools tournament.