Mukarama scored seven goals at the U-17 Women’s World Cup in Uruguay, winning both the Golden Boot and the Bronze Ball.
President Akufo-Addo has rewarded Black Maidens striker Mukarama Abdulai with a cheque of GHc30,000 for her sterling performances during the U-17 Women’s World Cup in Uruguay.
The teenager was the star of Ghana’s team during last year’s tournament and emerged as top-scorer.
Mukarama scored seven goals to win the Golden Boot, while her exploits also won her the Bronze Ball despite Ghana’s quarter-final exit.
On Thursday, the young striker presented both of her awards to President Akufo-Addo at the Jubilee House.
The President encouraged Mukarama to remain focused, disciplined and work harder for greater success.
In addition, she was presented with a cheque of GHc30,000 as reward for her exploits during the U-17 Women’s World Cup.
The cheque was presented by Sports Minister, Isaac Asiamah, on behalf of President Akufo-Addo.
A statement on the Sports Ministry’s Twitter handle read:
“The Minister Isaac Kwame Asiamah today presented a cheque of Gh 30k to Black Maidens and Queens Striker @AbdulaiMukarama on behalf of H.E @NAkufoAddo for her sterling performance that won her golden boot and bronze ball awards at the FIFA U-17 World Cup in Uruguay last year.
“Though it is a team sport, the Minister believes the gesture will motivate other players to strive for the best in a bid to win laurels for the country. He is confident the teenage prodigy has the potential to be the best in her chosen profession.”