Yussif Basigi reacts after winning Women’s Coach of the Year at Ghana Football Awards

Yussif Basigi, coach of Hasaacas Ladies and the Black Princesses, has expressed delight after winning the Women’s Coach of the Year at the Ghana Football Awards.

The Ghana U20 Women’s coach edged out competition from Ampem Darkoa Ladies coach Nana Joe Darkwa and Black Queens coach Nora Hauptle to win the award.

Basigi had a stellar campaign with Hasaacas Ladies, leading the club to league success after defeating Ampem Darkoa Ladies in the final of the Women’s League. He also guided the Black Princesses to qualify for the FIFA Women’s U20 World Cup in Colombia.

“Honoured and grateful to the Almighty for winning the Women’s Team Coach of the Year at the Ghana Football Awards. A big thank you to my assistants at Hasaacas Ladies and the Ghana Women’s National Team,” he wrote on social media.

Basigi is preparing his teams for upcoming competitions, with Hasaacas Ladies set for the WAFU Zone B Championship, while the Black Princesses are training for the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup.