Ghana’s U-15 girls’ team, the Black Damsels, have successfully defended their title at the CAF African Schools Football Championship, edging past Burkina Faso in a dramatic final decided by penalties.
After a tense and closely fought contest ended goalless in regulation time, neither side was able to break the deadlock, forcing the match into a shootout.
🏆🇬🇭 CHAMPIONS AGAIN!
— Ghana Women National Teams 🇬🇭 (@GhanaWNT) April 10, 2026
Our Black Damsels are champions of the CAF African Schools Football Championship, defeating Burkina Faso 10-9 on penalties!
🔥 Back-to-back title holders
⁰💪 Nerves of steel, hearts of champions#ShineBlackDamsels✨#CAFSchools pic.twitter.com/RF1TqlhcX5
From the spot, the young Ghanaians showed remarkable composure, eventually sealing a thrilling 10-9 victory to retain their crown.
The triumph marks back-to-back titles for the Black Damsels, further cementing their dominance at the continental schools level.
Their campaign was defined by discipline, resilience, and maturity beyond their years—qualities that proved crucial in the high-pressure moments of the final.
For their achievement, the Black Damsels will take home a prize of $300,000, while Burkina Faso, as runners-up, earn $200,000.
