GRACE ASANTEWAA
Grace Asantewaa is a name that is synonymous with passion, endurance, and excellence in women’s football. From the West African nation of Ghana, Grace seemed to capture both the professional and local football space. From Atebubu, Ghana, to a key player for FC Juárez Femenil in Mexico, Grace’s journey is one of determination and the desire to succeed.
HER EARLY LIFE
Grace Asantewaa was born on December 5, 2000, in Atebubu, Bono East Region of Ghana. Grace’s love for football developed at an early age as she played football with the boys in her area. She attended Atebubu R.C. Primary School, where she was captain of the school’s football team and played competitive football for the first time.
Grace got her big break during an inter-school regional tournament in Sunyani when she was scouted by one of Ghana’s premier women’s football clubs, Ampem Darkoa Ladies F.C. Moving to Techiman at the age of 14, her journey as a professional football player began in earnest.
HER CLUB CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
Grace’s experiences with Ampem Darkoa Ladies were quite amazing. In 2016, she helped Ampem win the Ghana Women’s Premier League title, scoring the winning goal against Hasaacas Ladies in the finals.
Grace’s efforts earned her a call-up with the Ghana U-17 Women’s National Team—Black Maidens, and her international career began. Grace’s skills and abilities attracted the attention of international scouts in 2019, and she then signed with EDF Logroño in Spain’s Primera Iberdrola, making it her first professional club outside of the UK. In two years with EDF Logroño, Grace made 45 appearances in the league, scored five goals, and was named MVP by her teammates and the staff of the club in December 2019.
In 2021, Grace signed with Real Betis Balompié Féminas and again had success, going from 28 appearances to seven goals in the league by the end of the season.
In July 2023, Grace signed with FC Juárez Femenil in Mexico and began her new chapter by putting the ball in the back of the net to start the campaign in a great 6-0 win against Club Necaxa. Grace’s versatility in leagues and environments is an additional testament to her talent and football intelligence.
INTERNATIONAL CAREER
Grace Asantewaa has been a key feature of Ghana’s various national teams at every level throughout her football career. Grace represented the Black Maidens at the 2016 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Jordan, where she gained valuable experience in an international tournament. Grace moved from the age groups to the U-20 team, the Black Princesses, and seamlessly transitioned to the senior team, the Black Queens.
Grace has been involved in several international tournaments, including the Ayisha Buhari Cup and the AWFON Qualifiers. She has built a reputation as one of Ghana’s most dependable midfielders throughout her appearances for the Black Queens. PLAY STYLE AND POSITION
Grace possesses impeccable ball control, vision, and an inherent ability to dictate the pace of a game, like her role models Andrés Iniesta and Luka Modrić.
HER AWARDS AND ACCOLADES
Grace has collected a ton of awards across her career, which is a great display of her impact on and off the field.
The Women’s Footballer of the Year (2022)—Ghana Football Awards
Best Player of the Tournament (2019) – NC Women’s Championship
MVP of the month (2019) – EDF Logroño
MVP del Partido (2021-2022) – Real Betis Féminas
And several nominations for award recognitions like MTN SWAG.
The Entertainment Achievement Awards is a game changer and the first step to putting her on the map as a pioneer of women’s football in Ghana.
THE GRACE ASANTEWAA FOUNDATION
Grace is not just a footballer but is also giving back to the communities. She is a founder of the Grace Asantewaa Foundation (Hope for the Future) with the mission of helping underprivileged individuals and institutions. She has already donated an incredible amount to the Atebubu Hospital, the Techiman Orphanage, and several philanthropic partners.
HER ROLE MODELS
Grace’s humility and sacrifice in her daily life speak for themselves. Her two role models are football legends Andrés Iniesta and Luka Modrić, and they are the play styles she hopes to exemplify. Grace also aims to use her experiences and accomplishments as a way to be a role model to the next generation of female footballers in Ghana and beyond.
FUN FACTS AND FAQS
How old is Grace Asantewaa?
Grace is 23 years old, born December 5, 2000.
How tall is Grace Asantewaa?
5 ft 3
What is her nickname?
Grace is called the “Messiah” by her fans and teammates.
What are her social media handles?
Instagram: @asantewaamessiah [https://www.instagram.com/AsantewaaMessiah]
X: @AsantewaMessiah [https://twitter.com/AsantewaMessiah]
TikTok: @asantewaamessiah012 [https://www.tiktok.com/@asantewaamessiah012]
HER LEGACY
The story of Grace Asantewaa is far from over. As she continues to make a mark down in Mexico with FC Juárez Femenil and in the national team environment with Ghana, she continues to write her own story and inspire others around the world. With her talent, determination, and aspiration to always play the best, things will only get better for Grace in terms of her future career.
The future of women’s football is a lot brighter now that Grace Asantewaa is involved.
