ADVERTISEMENT

Mukarama Abdulai sets new record despite Black Maidens exit

The Ghanaian youngster scored seven goals in the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup

Mukarama Abdulai sets new record despite Black Maidens exit

The Black Maidens suffered a 4-2 defeat on penalties after their quarter finals clash had ended 2-2 in regulation time against Mexico.

Mukarama Abdulai who is the leading top scorer of the tournament registered the opener against the Central Americans to take her goal tally to seven and toppled Jane Ayiyam, who bagged six goals in two competitions in the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup as the sole all-time Ghanaian top scorer of the tournament.

ADVERTISEMENT

Abdulai scored three times against Uruguay, before she registered a goal against Uruguay and followed it with a brace against Finland.

The 16-year-old Northern Ladies striker scored Ghana’s opener in their two all draw against Mexico, but the West Africans exited the tournament 4-2 on penalties.

JOIN OUR PULSE COMMUNITY!

Unblock notifications in browser settings.
ADVERTISEMENT

Eyewitness? Submit your stories now via social or:

Email: eyewitness@pulse.com.gh

ADVERTISEMENT