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Ghana captain Mukarama Abdulai has won the Golden Boot after finishing as top scorer of the 2018 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.
She also collected the Adidas Bronze Ball (third best player) behind Spain's Claudia Pina and Nicole Perez of Mexico.
.@adidasfootball Bronze Ball Award for 3rd Best Player = @AbdulaiMukarama. 🇬ðŸ‡#U17WWC pic.twitter.com/KGnGAmwwVK
— FIFA Women's World Cup 🇫🇷 (@FIFAWWC) December 2, 2018
The Northen Ladies star netted seven goals in four matches at the tournament held in Uruguay.
Abdulai has become Ghana's all-time top scorer in FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup history surpassing Jane Ayieyam's six goals scored in 2012.
.@adidasfootball Golden Boot winner = @AbdulaiMukarama. 🇬ðŸ‡#U17WWC pic.twitter.com/TwVabMFdNg
— FIFA Women's World Cup 🇫🇷 (@FIFAWWC) December 2, 2018
Last week, the 16-year-old was included in 15 nominees for the African Women's Player of the Year award.
Spain were crowned champions after beating Mexico 2-1 in the final on Saturday.
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