History was made at the Right to Dream Academy (RtD) when the Girls U-13’s fought back from behind to draw 3:3 with Sporting Club. The game was the first official girls football match at RtD.

After three weeks of hard work in the classroom, coupled with character development lessons and drama, the game presented a good opportunity to assess learning from their football training.

Clad in their RtD jerseys, which they were wearing for the first time, the girls kicked the game off, watched by their parents, staff and male scholars of the Academy.

The Girls, who were playing their maiden competitive match as part of their justifier into the Academy, showed great determination and hunger to succeed from outset.

But they were taught a good lesson in football as the away team scored two quick goals in the first half.

In a game of two half’s, the girls looked more composed in the second period, combining individual brilliance and team work as they looked to get back into the game.

Doreen Graham pulled a goal back with a long drive from a free kick but the away team responded swiftly, scoring their third goal against the run of play.

The Girls responded to the challenge and deservedly scored through Taibatu Mohammed who tapped home after the goalkeeper spilled the ball.

Abigail Owusu completed the turn-around heading home from close range, minutes to the end of the game to seal a memorable draw.

The game marked a huge milestone as RtD prepares to admit its first generation of female students towards establishing the first girls football Academy in Africa.

The Girl’s programme, the first of its kind, will provide the students with first class education, character and leadership development and world class football development.

RtD's Head of Recruitment Joe Mulberry shared his thoughts on game:

"It was a good quality competitive match. They (the girls) had to work for the point. They played with cohesion and good team work." "They need to work hard and will improve with a good technique programme."