Black Queens forward Sandra Owusu-Ansah nominated for FIFA Puskas Award

The Black Queens of Ghana and Spartak Subotica forward Sandra Owusu-Ansah is in contention for the FIFA Puskas Award after her goal for Supreme Ladies against Kumasi Sports Academy was penciled down in the 11-man shortlist.

The 21-year-old stupendous strike in the Women’s Premier League last season must receive the highest votes before she can win the award which is under way.

Owusu-Ansah brilliant strike was in May 8, 2021 when her outfit played Kumasi Sports Academy.

She currently ply her trade in Serbia for Spartak Subotica.

Below is the shortlist for the FIFA Puskas Award 2021:

Luis Díaz (COL): Brazil v. Colombia [CONMEBOL Copa América] (23 June 2021)

Gauthier Hein (FRA): Chamois Niortais FC v. AJ Auxerre [Ligue 2] (10 April 2021)

Érik Lamela (ARG): Arsenal FC v. Tottenham Hotspur FC [Premier League] (14 March 2021)

Valentino Lazaro (AUT): Bayer 04 Leverkusen v. Borussia VfL 1900 Mönchengladbach [Bundesliga] (8 November 2020)

Riyad Mahrez (ALG): Zimbabwe v. Algeria [CAF Africa Cup of Nations qualifying] (16 November 2020)

Sandra Owusu-Ansah (GHA): Kumasi Sports Academy Ladies FC v. Supreme Ladies FC [Ghana Women’s Premier League] (8 May 2021)

Vangelis Pavlidis (GRE): Willem II v. Fortuna Sittard [Eredivisie] (16 May 2021)

Daniela Sánchez (MEX): Querétaro FC v. Atlético de San Luis [Liga MX Femenil] (16 January 2021)

Patrik Schick (CZE): Czech Republic v. Scotland [UEFA EURO 2020] (14 June 2021)