Culture & Sport

How culture, media, music, film and sport shape and are shaped by gender.

Ghana celebrates the Black Maidens. What happens to these girls after the World Cup?

The Black Maidens’ victory over Canada has put Ghana’s young women footballers in the spotlight. But a successful tournament is only one stage of a player’s development. The real test is whether Ghana can provide the coaching, facilities, protection and career pathways that allow these girls to keep playing.

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