My mum Akosua Aboagye, I love you - Hasaacas Ladies striker dedicates player of the match award to mother

My mum Akosua Aboagye, I love you - Hasaacas Ladies striker dedicates player of the match award to mother

Lukman Mumuni
updated at April 12, 2023 at 7:52 PM
  • Hasaacas Ladies striker Evelyn Badu has dedicated her player of the match award to her mother
  • The player, in an emotional post match interview, thanked the technical team and her coaches for the support
  • Evelyn Badu scored twice as Hasaacas Ladies defeated AS Mande in the CAF Women's Champions League

Red-hot Hasaacas Ladies forward, Evelyn Badu has dedicated her second Player of the Match award to her mother, Madam Akosua Aboagye.

The CAF Women's Champions League leading scorer, netted twice as Hasaacas Ladies thumped AS Mande 3-0 on Monday night, and was adjudged player of the match after the game.

In a video posted on Twitter, spotted by YEN.com.gh, the player took time to thank her coaches, her teammates and her loving mum for the support.

Hasaacas Ladies striker celebrating her goal. SOURCE: Twitter/ @CAFwomen
My mum Akosua Aboagye, I love you - Hasaacas Ladies striker dedicates player of the match award to mother. SOURCE: Twitter/ @CAFwomen
Source: Twitter
"I will thank the Almighty God again, I present this award to my teammates, my technical team, my coach, that's my uncle," she told CAF's media team.
"My mum, Madam Zuata Akosua Aboagye, mum, I love you. I am extremely excited to win the player of the match twice," she added.

Evelyn Badu has been unstoppable at the competition ongoing in Egypt, scoring four goals in two games and has two player of the match awards to her name.

Evelyn Badu's doubles help Hasaacas Ladies reach CAF Women's CL semifinal

Evelyn Badu starred as Hasaacas Ladies defeated AS Mande 3-0 on Monday night. The striker opened the scoring after 15 minutes after smashing home from a poorly defended corner kick.

Perpetual Agyekum then doubled just before the stroke of half time from a stunning freekick.

Badu then completed her double in the 58th minute as Hasaacas Ladies progressed to the semi final with a game to spare in the group.

Asamoah Gyan wishes Hasaacas Ladies the best at CAF Women's CL

Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that, legendary Ghanaian footballer, Asamoah Gyan has sent words of encouragement to Hasaacas Ladies at the CAF Women Champions League.

Hasaacas Ladies represent Ghana and West Africa at the maiden edition of CAF's flagship tournament in Egypt.

In a video for CAF, the 35-year-old wished all teams well and hopes Hasaacas Ladies end the tournament with the crown.

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Lukman Abdul Mumin is a Sports Journalist based in Accra, Ghana. He has been writing for the past five years. Lukman joined Sports Brief as an Editor for the Local Desk in 2022.
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