Chantelle Boye-Hlorkah praises teammates after Tanzania victory
By Lukman MUMIN
Black Queens forward Chantelle Boye-Hlorkah has expressed delight after Ghana progressed to the quarterfinal of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations following a thumping victory over Tanzania in their final Group C game.
Boye-Hlorkah sealed victory for Ghana with an exquisite finish as the Black Queens secured a 4-1 win on Monday evening to set up a last-eight clash against North African side Algeria.
Ghana opened the scoring early through Princella Adubea, but Tanzania leveled before halftime through Stumai Abdallah. The Black Queens, however, were too strong in the second half, with Alice Kusi and Evelyn Badu adding to the scoreline.
“I am proud. I am so, so proud of the girls. They had my back out there today. I try to lead. Like everyone, I am a character. I am very vocal on the pitch and I try to push the team as much as I can,” she said after the game.
“Today, we went all out. We conceded a goal, which I take full responsibility for, but then as I looked around, all the girls were coming up to me. I told the girls we are not going to win the game if we don’t play as a team, and that is what we did.
“I am so proud of the girls, I am so proud of Ghana, and I am proud of the fans.”
Ghana will face Algeria on Saturday in the quarterfinal of the competition.
