Women's football in Ghana

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Women's football in Ghana
CountryGhana
Governing body Ghana Football Association
National team(s) Women's national team
National competitions
Club competitions
International competitions

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]

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Although popular amongst girls, many experience prejudice and discrimination. [4] [5] [6] [7] [8]

Domestic football

After several years the Ghana FA implemented a Ghana Women's Football League. [9] In 2022 the GWFL has finally gained television sponsorship. [10] [11]

Since 2016, the Ghana Women's FA Cup is played as the top knockout tournament of the Ghanaian association football. [12]

National team

Ghana have qualified for 3 world cups. [13]

Alberta Sackey and Adjoa Bayor are considered one of the best female players to come from Africa. [14]

See also

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  3. ↑ Ghana, News (2 March 2016). "Naa Ashorkor Advises Women to Support Women's Football - News Ghana" . Retrieved 28 February 2017.{{cite web}}: |first= has generic name (help)
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