Mexico Women’s Premier League outfit FC Juárez Femenil have announced the signing of Black Queens player Grace Asantewaa.
She joins Juarez after leaving Spanish side Real Betis Women with almost 50 appearances in her two seasons there.
A statement from the Mexican Liga MX Femenil side on Tuesday, July 18 said:
“FC Juárez announces that player Grace Asantewaa will be part of the women’s first team as reinforcement for the Apertura 2023 Tournament.
“The midfielder, of Ghanaian nationality, is 22 years old and has played for her country’s national team. Additionally, she was part of Real Betis in the Spanish first division.
“Welcome, Grace! We trust that with your experience and our determination, we will continue making history.”
¡Bienvenida a tu nueva casa, Grace! 🫂
La centrocampista, de nacionalidad Ghana, tiene 22 años y ha jugado en la selección de su país, además fue parte del Real Betis, de la primera división española.💚🐎
📰 https://t.co/2CDnbiMYij#ContigoMásBravas pic.twitter.com/iSRyjbyIf9
— FC Juárez Femenil 🛸 (@FemenilFcJuarez) July 18, 2023
Grace Asantewaa was part of Nora Hauptle’s side that beat Guinea 7-0 on aggregate to progress to the second round of the 2024 Olympic Games qualifiers.
He started both games as Ghana won 3-0 in Guinea and wrapped up the tie with a 4-0 win on Tuesday in Accra.
