Tamale Senior High School (TAMASCO) erupted with pride and celebration as students and staff welcomed back one of their own, Hajara Adam, Captain of Ghana’s U-15 girls’ national team, following her historic triumph at the 2025 CAF African Schools Football Championship.
Hajara, who led the team from right-back, returned to the Northern Region as a national hero after guiding Ghana to their first-ever title in the competition.
The young Black Damsels sealed the championship with a 2-0 win over Uganda on April 26, 2025, at the University of Ghana Stadium, capping off a flawless campaign in which they remained unbeaten throughout.
In a heartwarming homecoming ceremony, TAMASCO students gathered on the streets to cheer their captain.
Her impact throughout the tournament was immense, not just as a leader, but also as one of the competition’s standout performers.
Ghana’s journey to the title was nothing short of dominant. They cruised through the group stage with victories over Morocco, Benin, and Malawi, before edging defending champions South Africa in a high-stakes semifinal.
It was in that very game that Hajara etched her name in tournament folklore, scoring what many hailed as the goal of the competition – a stunning long-range free kick that left the South African goalkeeper stranded.
In the final, while the goals came from Belinda Kpentey and Daniella Abass, it was Hajara’s leadership and defensive solidity that anchored the team to their fourth clean sheet in five matches.
Her marauding runs down the right flank were a constant threat, and her composure under pressure earned praises from coaches, fans, and pundits alike.
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