Meet 9-year-old Racheal who is showcasing her talent at Elite U-15 Girls’ Champs

The Elite U-15 Girls Championship is underway at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram and has since brought a girl at nine years to the limelight.

At just that tender age, Rachael Kuruwaa is already showing glimpses of a bright future.

She hails from the Western Region and featured for its team in the tournament, dazzling fans.

Although she is younger than her teammates, she competes with them equally while showcasing her talent.

Rachael talks about what made her want to play football and how she got the opportunity to feature in the tournament.

“I started playing in KG2. I saw guys playing in my hometown in the Western Region [and] I told the coach I can play.

“He didn’t believe till he gave me jersey and I proved him wrong. From there, he took me to play inter-schools and from there I went to Samartex to play and I was selected to join the Western Region team,” she told Onua Sports.

Most at times families would frown upon such decisions but Rachael’s family has accepted her choice and supported her decision.

“The relationship between the child, the family and the team is strong and the support base is big. Rachael does not only play football but also good with academics,” her coach, Martin Benjamin Appiah, said.

Racheal has bigger dreams and aspires to become a great player in future.

“I want to play professional football and [be] known in the world. I want to play like Pedri, he is my role model,” she said.

“My mum was once a footballer but she didn’t get help so my grandma decided to help and push me to the top.”

By Mary Adepa Anane Antwi|Onua Sports|Onuaonline.com|Ghana