A scene during the match
Ghana’s U-16 Girls’ team delivered an emphatic performance against Malta, securing an 8-1 victory in a thrilling encounter at the Centenary Stadium, Ta’ Qali-Attard.
This was the team’s first game in the ongoing UEFA International Development Tournament, running from March 3rd-9th, 2025, hosted by Malta.
Ghana opened the scoring in the 15th minute through Seidatu Wahab, who calmly slotted home from a long-range short just on the 18-yard line. Malta equalized in the 31st minute via a penalty.
The Ghanaian team quickly gathered momentum, scoring just two minutes later to go into the first half with a 2-1 lead.
Ghana ran riot in the second half in a one-sided game, scoring five more goals to secure a commanding victory against the host nation.
Christiana Ashiaku, the top performer, scored twice goals in quick succession. The first goal came in the 47th minute, followed by another in the 52nd minute, giving Ghana a 4-1 lead.
Daniella Abass took center stage, netting her first goal in the 65th minute and another in the 73rd minute. Ghana’s relentless attack continued, with Gloria Adomako Ameaa joining the scoring spree in the 82nd minute, making it 7-1.
Seidatu Wahab scored her second goal in the 89th minute, capping off a remarkable team performance. The game ended 8-1 in Ghana’s favor.