The Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has hailed Hasaacas Ladies for winning the maiden Confederation of Africa Football (CAF) Women’s Champions League WAFU Zone B tournament.
Dr. Bawumia alluded to the fierce rivalry between Ghana and Nigeria in the football circles which makes victory over Nigeria joyous, saying; “I was able to tease my Nigerian friends when we beat them.”
Vice President Bawumia made the remarks when a delegation from the Ghana Football Association and Hasaacas Ladies presented the WAFU Zone B Cup and other trophies they won in Ghana Women’s League in the just-ended football season.
On behalf of the President and the government, Dr. Bawumia presented a cheque for GH¢50,000.00 to the team in recognition of their efforts and making Ghana proud.
Dr. Bawumia urged the team to replicate their performance at the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Women’s Club Championship slated for Egypt later this year.
Yusif Basigi, the Head Coach of the team, thanked the Vice President for his financial and moral support, saying “You set the pace for others to follow.”
Hasaacas Ladies beat their Nigerian counterparts River Angels in the finals of the tournament in Stade Champroux in Abidjan on Thursday, August 5, 2021 but both qualified for the CAF Women’s Championship. –GNA
