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Sports News of Sunday, 24 November 2024

    

Source: www.ghanawebbers.com

Thelma Baffuor Atuah becomes second Ghanaian to clinch CAF Women's Champions League trophy

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Thelma Baffuor Atuah has made history as the second Ghanaian to win the CAF Women’s Champions League, helping TP Mazembe secure a 1-0 victory over AS FAR in the final on November 23, 2024, in Morocco.

The 20-year-old midfielder, from Ghana's Jonina Football Academy, was instrumental throughout the tournament, showcasing her skill, tactical intelligence, and determination.

Atuah’s journey is inspiring, having previously elevated Jonina Football Academy to the Malta Guinness Premier League and representing Ghana at the junior national level. Her achievement follows in the footsteps of Blessing Agbomadzi and highlights Ghana’s rising prominence in international football.

TP Mazembe’s win earned $600,000 in prize money, and Atuah now eyes Europe’s top leagues, inspiring future Ghanaian footballers with her remarkable story.