FIFA recently commemorated an unforgettable moment in women’s football history: the iconic goal scored by former Ghanaian footballer Alberta Sackey during the 2023 Women’s World Cup.
Alberta Sackey is best known for her remarkable contributions to Ghana’s national women’s football team, the Black Queens.
She notably represented Ghana in two World Cups, in 1999 and 2003, with the latter tournament leaving a lasting impression on Ghanaians.
Sackey’s unforgettable moment occurred during the 2003 FIFA Women’s World Cup match between Ghana and Australia on September 3, 2003.
Leading up to this match, the Black Queens had a challenging start to the tournament, suffering defeats against China and Russia.
However, in the match against Australia, Alberta Sackey, serving as the captain of the Black Queens, showcased her brilliance by scoring Ghana’s first goal with a powerful strike, revitalising her team’s spirits and leaving a lasting legacy on the tournament.
In a move reminiscent of her football prowess, Sackey skillfully intercepted the ball from an Australian player, deftly manoeuvred it, and then delivered a powerful strike that earned her the esteemed title of Goal of the Tournament.
Adding to her stellar performance, Sackey concluded the game with another exceptional goal, securing Ghana’s 2-1 victory over Australia.
Despite her outstanding efforts, the win proved insufficient as the Black Queens were ultimately eliminated from the tournament, finishing in third place.
Now, 21 years later, Sackey’s goal remains etched in football history as one of the most memorable moments from that tournament, rightfully earning recognition from FIFA.