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Jessica Appiah Asamoah

Also known as: Jessica A. Asamoah

Ghana midfielder who earned Player of the Match in the Black Maidens' 3-3 draw with Brazil at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup.

2026-05-032026-10-24

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  1. October 2026
  2. Daily Guide

    Jessica Appiah Asamoah Ghana midfielder Jessica Appiah Asamoah was named Player of the Match following her outstanding performance in the Black Maidens’ thrilling 3-3 draw against Brazil at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. …

    Jessica Appiah Asamoah Shines In Ghana’s Draw With Brazil
  3. Joy Online

    Ghana midfielder Jessica Appiah Asamoah has been named Player of the Match after playing a pivotal role in the Black Maidens’ 3-3 draw with Brazil at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. …

    U-17 WWC: Ghana’s Jessica Appiah named Player of the Match against Brazil
  4. Joy Online

    … The squad announcement comes with a major boost as forward Jessica Appiah Asamoah makes a remarkable return after recovering from injury. …

    2026 U-17 WWC: Black Maidens unveil 21-player squad for competition in Morocco
  5. Joy Online

    … Some notable players include Jessica Appiah Asamoah, who missed the U-20 World Cup due to an injury. …

    2026 U-17 WWC: Black Maidens arrive in Morocco for tournament
  6. September 2026
  7. Daily Guide

    … The four, Kwaku Okyere, businessman; Desmond Koranteng, cattle farmer; Musah Arthur, also businessman; and Jessica, who is the wife Okyere, were hauled before the court yesterday in relation to the latest cocaine bust which many say present Ghana in a bad light. …

    4 Caged Over €225m Cocaine Shipment
  8. Daily Guide

    … Jessica Appiah Asamoah, who played in every qualifier and was expected to be one of Ghana’s players to watch, suffered a knee injury shortly before the team travelled to Poland. …

    Black Princesses Face Major Setbacks Ahead Of U-20 World Cup
  9. August 2026
  10. Joy Online

    … Jessica Appiah Asamoah Tipped to be one of the many players to keep an eye on at the World Cup, Jessica will now only watch from home. …

    2026 U20 WWC: 5 key Black Princesses players who will miss tournament
  11. May 2026
  12. Joy Online

    … The head coach made two changes to the starting lineup from the opening encounter with Jessica Appiah Asamoah and Latifa Abesik getting a staring berth. …

    U20 WWC: Black Princesses seal eighth successive qualification after defeating Uganda
  13. Joy Online

    … Another of those substitutes, Jessica Appiah Asamoah, teed up Latifa Abesik for the game’s winner late in the game to Ghana the advantage. …

    2026 U20 WWCQ: Black Princesses take first leg advantage over Uganda with comeback win

Yesterday

  1. Jessica Appiah Asamoah stars as Ghana draws 3-3 with Brazil

    Ghana midfielder Jessica Appiah Asamoah was named Player of the Match in the Black Maidens' 3-3 draw against Brazil at the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup, delivering the assist for the late equalizer and creating the most chances in the game.

    19 hours ago · Daily Guide →

Thursday 22 October

  1. Jessica Appiah earns Player of Match in Ghana's 3-3 U-17 draw with Brazil

    Ghana midfielder Jessica Appiah Asamoah was named Player of the Match after creating four chances and setting up the crucial late equaliser in the Black Maidens' 3-3 draw with Brazil at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup. Ghana have one point from two Group C matches and must win against Canada to keep their qualification hopes alive.

    22 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 15 October

  1. Black Maidens name 21-player squad for 2026 U-17 World Cup

    Ghana's U-17 women's football team has named its final 21-player squad for the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in Morocco, with forward Jessica Appiah Asamoah returning from injury and three U-15 players promoted to the squad.

    15 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 5 October

  1. Black Maidens arrive in Morocco for 2026 U-17 World Cup

    Ghana's U-17 Women's National Team have arrived in Casablanca for the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup, marking their return after a two-edition CAF ban. The squad features players from recent regional and continental competitions and will compete in Group C against Norway, Brazil and Canada.

    5 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 17 September

  1. Four remanded over 3.9-tonne cocaine shipment valued at €225m

    Four persons—Kwaku Okyere, Desmond Koranteng, Musah Arthur, and Jessica Okyere—have been remanded into custody by a High Court in Accra in connection with a 3.9-tonne cocaine bust valued at €225 million. The arrests are linked to Dutch fugitive Jos Leijdekkers and alleged involvement in international drug trafficking.

    17 September 2026 · Daily Guide →

Tuesday 1 September

  1. Black Princesses miss key players for U-20 World Cup

    Ghana's Black Princesses will compete in the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup in Poland without several important squad members, including captain Linda Owusu Ansah (ACL injury), defender Comfort Yeboah (club release issue), Jessica Appiah Asamoah (knee injury), and striker Mercy Attobrah (ACL injury recovery).

    1 September 2026 · Daily Guide →

Monday 31 August

  1. Black Princesses lose captain and key players for U20 World Cup

    Ghana's Black Princesses will compete in the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup in Poland without several key players, including captain Linda Owusu Ansah, who suffered an ACL injury in August. The team is seeking to advance beyond the group stage for the first time in eight consecutive tournament appearances.

    31 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 11 July

  1. Black Maidens qualify for 2026 U-17 World Cup via penalty shootout

    Ghana's U-17 women's football team qualified for the 2026 World Cup by defeating Senegal on penalties with a 7-6 victory after a 2-2 aggregate draw, including a 1-1 draw in the first leg and a 1-1 result in the return fixture at the Accra Sports Stadium.

    11 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 9 May

  1. Ghana qualifies for U20 Women's World Cup, defeating Uganda

    Ghana has qualified for this year's U20 Women's World Cup after defeating Uganda 3-2 on aggregate in the final round of qualifiers. The Black Princesses drew 1-1 away in Kampala on May 9, following a 2-1 first-leg victory at home.

    9 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 3 May

  1. Black Princesses beat Uganda 2-1 in U20 World Cup qualifier

    Ghana's Black Princesses defeated Uganda 2-1 in the first leg of the U-20 Women's World Cup final round qualifiers at the Accra Sports Stadium, coming back from a goal down. A positive result in the reverse fixture in Uganda would secure Ghana's place to represent Africa in Poland.

    3 May 2026 · Joy Online →

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