{"id":5429,"date":"2025-04-03T11:51:08","date_gmt":"2025-04-03T11:51:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/?p=5429"},"modified":"2025-04-03T09:52:08","modified_gmt":"2025-04-03T09:52:08","slug":"jennifer-kankam-yeboah-shines-with-goal-and-assist-in-odisha-fcs-thrilling-draw-against-kickstart","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/jennifer-kankam-yeboah-shines-with-goal-and-assist-in-odisha-fcs-thrilling-draw-against-kickstart\/","title":{"rendered":"Jennifer Kankam Yeboah Shines with Goal and Assist in Odisha FC’s Thrilling Draw Against Kickstart"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ghanaian forward <\/span>Jennifer Kankam Yeboah<\/b> once again proved why she is one of the most exciting female talents abroad, putting on a dazzling display as <\/span>Odisha FC Women<\/b> fought to a thrilling <\/span>2-2 draw<\/b> against <\/span>Kickstart FC<\/b> in the ongoing <\/span>Indian Women\u2019s League (IWL)<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Yeboah, who joined Odisha FC from Ghana\u2019s <\/span>Berry Ladies FC<\/b>, scored one goal and delivered a sublime assist, helping her team earn a valuable point in what was a gripping contest between two top sides.<\/span><\/p>\n

While Odisha FC couldn’t clinch all three points, the performance of the Ghanaian starlet was the biggest talking point across Indian and <\/span>Ghana sports news<\/b> outlets \u2014 and for good reason.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cShe was unstoppable today. Her pace, vision, and ability to change the tempo were key,\u201d said Odisha FC head coach <\/span>Pradip Das<\/b> in the post-match press conference. \u201cJennifer is growing game by game.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Ghana's<\/p>\n

\u00a0Match Overview: Odisha FC 2-2 Kickstart FC<\/b><\/h2>\n

The match, played at the <\/span>Bangalore Football Stadium<\/b>, was a top-tier clash between two sides chasing continental ambitions. Kickstart FC, known for their organized backline and quick transitions, came into the game as slight favourites based on recent form.<\/span><\/p>\n

However, it was <\/span>Jennifer Kankam Yeboah<\/b> who lit up the stadium. In just the <\/span>12th minute<\/b>, she opened the scoring with a stunning strike from just outside the box. The 23-year-old picked up the ball in midfield, beat two defenders, and curled a left-footed effort into the top right corner, leaving the Kickstart goalkeeper rooted to the spot.<\/span><\/p>\n

Kickstart FC responded quickly through <\/span>Anju Tamang<\/b>, who equalized in the 27th minute with a well-placed header. The game then shifted into a midfield battle, but Yeboah continued to dictate the tempo.<\/span><\/p>\n

In the <\/span>second half<\/b>, Yeboah turned provider. Her perfectly-weighted through-ball found teammate <\/span>Sowmiya Rajan<\/b>, who coolly slotted home Odisha\u2019s second goal in the 61st minute. Unfortunately, a late defensive lapse allowed Kickstart\u2019s <\/span>Renu Bala<\/b> to tap in the equalizer in the dying moments, ensuring the match ended 2-2.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Lynda<\/p>\n

\u00a0Jennifer Kankam Yeboah: The Star of the Show<\/b><\/h3>\n

Yeboah\u2019s impact on the match was undeniable. Beyond her goal and assistance, she recorded:<\/span><\/p>\n