Mavis Owusu Explained

Mavis Owusu (born 7 December 2003) is a Ghanaian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Saudi Women's Premier League club Al Hilal and the Ghana national team.

Club career

Ampem Darkoa Ladies

Aged 15, Owusu was already playing for Ampem Darkoa Ladies for whom she played till 2023. She played a pivotal role in Ampem Darkoa recent success. reaching Ghana's Women's Special Competition final.^{[1] [2]} alongside two Ghana's Malta Guinness women's premier league triumph as Ampem were crowned champions for two consecutive seasons.^{[3] [4]} she scored three goals in Ampem second-place finishing in the 2022 CAF Women's Champions League WAFU Zone B Qualifiers.^[5]

Al Hilal

In October 2023, Owusu signed with Saudi side Al Hilal.^{[6] [7]} On 13 October 2023, Owusu made her official debut for Al Hilal as a starter in a scoreless draw against Al Qadsiah.^[8] On 4 November 2023, She scored her first goal on a 4–0 win against Al-Riyadh.^[9]

International career

Owusu was part of Ghana women's national under-17 football team for the 2018 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in Uruguay.^[10]

the year after at the age of 16, Owusu got her first call-up to the senior national team to participate 2019 WAFU Zone B Women's Cup in Ivory Coast.^[11] On 10 May 2019, she scored her first international goal against Togo.^[12]

Career statistics

Club

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

Club	Season	League			Cup		Continental		Other		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Ampem Darkoa Ladies	2022–23	GWPL	18	4	–	–	—		—		18	4
	Total		18	4	–	–	—		—		18	4
Al Hilal	2023–24	SWPL	7	1	2	3	—		—		9	4
	Total		7	1	2	3	—		—		9	4

International

Ghana
Year	Apps	Goals
2019	7	2
2020	0	0
2021	0	0
2022	0	0
2023	0	0
Total	7	2

International goals

Scores and results list Ghana's goal tally first.

No.	Date	Venue	Opponent	Score	Result	Competition
1.	10 May 2019			5–0	6–0	2019 WAFU Zone B Women's Cup
2.				6–0

Honours

Ampem Darkoa Ladies

• Ghana Women's Premier League

2021–22, 2022–23

• CAF Women's Champions League WAFU Zone B Qualifiers

2023

External links

• • • Mavis Owusu at Playmaker Stats
• Mavis Owusu at Euro Sport

Notes and References

1. Web site: Hasaacas Ladies win Ghana women's Special Competition after incredible comeback. 15 April 2019. goal.com. Samuel Ahmadu. 2 January 2023.
2. Web site: Women's Special Competition: Ampem Darkoa hammer Prisons Ladies to reach final. 10 April 2019. ghanasoccernet.com. 2 January 2023.
3. Web site: Ampem Darkoa beat Hasaacas Ladies 5-3 on penalties to win Women’s Premier League title. 28 May 2022. ghanasoccernet.com. 2 January 2023.
4. Web site: Ampem Darkoa crowned champions of 2022/23 Women’s Premier League. 13 May 2023. ghanaweb.com. 2 January 2023.
5. Web site: CAF Women’s Champions League Qualifiers: Ampem Darkoa Wins Opener Against USFA. 24 August 2022. gbcghanaonline.com. 2 January 2023.
6. Web site: Mavis Owusu joins Saudi side Al Hilal from Ampem Darkoa Ladies. 3 October 2023. myjoyonline.com. 2 January 2023.
7. Web site: Saudi Arabian outfit Al Hilal secure signing of Ampem Darkoa Ladies captain Mavis Owusu. 3 October 2023. footballghana.com. 2 January 2023.
8. Web site: Al Hilal opens the Women's League with a draw against Al Qadsiah. ar. 13 October 2023. akhbaar24.com. 2 January 2023.
9. Web site: Saudi Women's League: Al Hilal dazzles with a four-goal victory, while Al Nassr shines with a three-goal triumph.. ar. 5 November 2023. aawsat.com. 2 January 2023.
10. Web site: Ghana name squad for 2018 Fifa Women U-17 World Cup. 30 October 2018. goal.com. 2 January 2024.
11. Web site: Black Queens coach names 20-man squad for WAFU Zone B Cup of Nations. 3 May 2019. etvghana.com. Bridget Mensah. 2 January 2023.
12. Web site: Togo Women 0 Ghana Women 6: Abdulai Mukarama leads Black Queens to semi-final. 11 May 2019. goal.com. Samuel Ahmadu. 2 January 2024.