Dominance in Midfield
Boye‑Hlorkah was central to Ghana’s resurgence after an even first half. Her ball control, leadership, tactical intelligence, and timely interceptions helped Ghana regain control and shift momentum decisively in their favor. She marshaled the midfield, frustrated Tanzania’s key players, and orchestrated transitions with poise and precision.
Impact and Reflections
Playing in a more natural midfield role, Boye‑Hlorkah expressed satisfaction with her performance and appreciated the coach’s trust and her teammates' support:
“I was in a comfortable role … I played a little bit everywhere … I’m glad.”
“The award could have been given to any of my teammates. I want to thank the coach … my teammates … for the support.”
Match Result & Tournament Standings
Ghana opened the scoring through Princella Adubea (12′), and the match was briefly leveled by Stumai Athumani (≈40′) for Tanzania. In the second half, Alice Kusi converted a penalty (63′), Evelyn Badu followed with another goal (87′), and Boye‑Hlorkah sealed the result in stoppage time (90+′) to complete a 4–1 win and guarantee Ghana's place in the quarter-finals.
Summary Table
| Category | Detail |
|---|---|
| Player | Chantelle Louise Boye‑Hlorkah (Ghana) |
| Award | TotalEnergies Woman of the Match |
| Match | Ghana 4–1 Tanzania |
| Contribution | Midfield control, midfield leadership, final goal |
Boye‑Hlorkah’s commanding performance and leadership in midfield proved pivotal to Ghana’s vital win, which not only reinforced their status in the group but also exemplified the impact of individual quality contributing to collective success.