Captain of the Black Maidens of Ghana, Mukarama Abdulai has set her eyes on the top scorer award at the yet-to-start 2018 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.
The tournament will be staged in Uruguay from November 13 to December 1.The prolific striker who scored 11 goals during the qualifying stages said she has "psyched" herself and ready for the tournament as she targets the top scoring award.
“I know I will meet tough defenders at the competitions but I’m ready and I’ve psyched up myself for that.
“My aim is to win the top scorer award and help the team to work towards winning the trophy during the competition,†the Northern Ladies striker said.
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The Maidens' captain added that the team have acclimatized to the weather and food in South America and therefore, they are ready for the World Cup.
“We were so happy to be given the opportunity to train in Brazil. We have learnt many things here that will help us at the World Cup.
"We are now used to the food and the weather in South America and I can now say that we are ready for the World Cup." She added.
The Black Maidens have been camping and preparing in Brazil since 31st October ahead of the tournament.
Ghana has been drawn in Group A with tournament hosts Uruguay, New Zealand and debutants Finland.
“We were so happy to be given the opportunity to train in Brazil. We have learnt many things here that will help us at the World Cup.
"We are now used to the food and the weather in South America and I can now say that we are ready for the World Cup." She added.
The Black Maidens have been camping and preparing in Brazil since 31st October ahead of the tournament.
Ghana has been drawn in Group A with tournament hosts Uruguay, New Zealand and debutants Finland.