The talented youngster scored in the 17th, 44th and 45th minute for the Black Maidens as they cruised to a comprehensive 4-1 win over Benin in the maiden sub-regional championship.
Ashiaku was simply breathtaking at the GFA Technical centre as she again proved her mettle with a promising and dominant display against Benin.
Priscilla Mensah opened the scoring for the Black Maidens before Christiana Ashiaku doubled the lead with a well-taken goal. As the first half wore on, Ashiaku’s brilliance came to the fore, as she netted twice in quick succession to complete her hat-trick, giving Ghana an unassailable 4-0 lead by halftime.
Despite a spirited second-half response from Benin, who managed to score a consolation goal, the Black Maidens remained in control of the match, securing a comfortable win and all three points in the tournament opener.
The victory marks a strong start for Ghana in the competition, with Christiana Ashiaku emerging as the standout performer, showcasing her immense talent and goal-scoring prowess.
