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Ghana lose to Japan in FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup
Ghana lost 4-1 to Japan in their second Group E match of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Colombia.
The Black Princesses went into the game looking to record their first win in the tournament but conceded two goals each in either half as they suffered their second successive defeat in the competition.
Ghana started the game well by maintaining their composure and held their nerves for 40 minutes.
Sasai scored in the 45th minute to give Japan the lead before Matsukubo netted their second in added time after a howler from goalkeeper Afi Amenyeku.
Mafia Nyame and Mercy Attobra were introduced for Wasiima Mohammed and Mary Amponsah in the second half of the game. But that was unimpactful as Bayana scored from a goalmouth scramble to extend the lead for the young Nadeshiko.
Stella Nyamekye converted a penalty to reduce the deficit after she was fouled in the 83rd minute. That didn’t take long as Matsunaga deepened the woes of the Black Princesses to end the game 4:1.
The results leaves Ghana with no point having suffered a 2-1 loss to Austria in their opening game.
Ghana will play their last Group E match against New Zealand on Sunday, September 8, 2024 at the Pascual Guerrero stadium, Cali.
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All you need to know about GFA borehole project GFA Borehole Strategy – Facts
1. The GFA made a specific request to FIFA for support for playing infrastructure
2. The title of the project was the GFA Borehole Project. The intent of the project derives from this title and is unambiguous.
3. The GFA has never applied for any project from FIFA for maintenance of pitches (of national stadiums)
4. The focus of the FIFA grant was the construction of boreholes and provision of accessories, including but not limited to, water tanks to facilitate the provision of water to improve the watering of pitches for our Game Centre strategy – RFAs, DOL and GPL clubs .As captured in all reports and documentation covering the project, this FIFA Grant was primarily for the construction of Boreholes and water reservoirs for watering of pitches.
The project was not for the maintenance of pitches in our national stadiums.
5. Because of the number of clubs playing at the Tamale Sports Stadium at the time, a decision was taken to place one of the water tanks and borehole in that facility.
6. The GFA borehole strategy is a public strategy that was approved by the Executive Council and approved at the GFA Congress.
For ease of reference, find below some of the public statements on the borehole project:
GFA Communications
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Medeama SC go top of Premier League with narrow win over Legon Cities
A first half goal for Kamaradini Mamudu fired Medeama SC to the top of the Premier League table with a 1-0 win at Legon Cities FC on Saturday September 14, 2024.
The versatile defender squeezed home the only goal of the match in the 18th minute with a tap in from close range at the University of Ghana Stadium.
The visitors held on to cement their impressive record against the Royals on matchday-2 of the Premier League.
The win sends the Mauve and Yellow to the summit of the league for at least 24 hours, ahead of the remaining matches, with five games set to be played on Sunday September 15, 2024.
The 2022-23 Premier League winners have maintained a 100% record to start to the season following their hard fought 1-0 win over Accra Lions in the season’s opener last weekend.
For Legon Cities, their second successive defeat is an early warning to the team with 32 matches left to be played
