Women's football in Ghana | |
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Country | Ghana |
Governing body | Ghana Football Association |
National team(s) | Women's national team |
National competitions | |
Club competitions | |
International competitions | |
This article needs to be updated.(November 2017) |
Ghana is traditionally a powerhouse of African Football but the sport is believed to be dying due to lack of corporate sponsorship. [1] [2] [3]
Although popular amongst girls, many experience prejudice and discrimination. [4] [5] [6] [7]
After several years the Ghana FA implemented a Ghana Women's Football League. [8] In 2022 the GWFL has finally gained television sponsorship. [9] [10]
Since 2016, the Ghana Women's FA Cup is played as the top knockout tournament of the Ghanaian association football. [11]
Ghana have qualified for 3 world cups. [12]
Alberta Sackey and Adjoa Bayor are considered one of the best female players to come from Africa. [13]
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