Elizabeth Addo is a Ghanaian professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for the Ghanaian national team and club side, North Carolina Courage. She was born on November 1, 1992, in Accra, Ghana.
Addo began her football career in her native Ghana, playing for local club Queens Park Rangers before moving to the United States to attend Mississippi State University on a football scholarship. She played for the Mississippi State Bulldogs from 2010 to 2013, and was named to the Southeastern Conference All-Freshman team in her debut season.
After graduating from Mississippi State, Addo played professionally in several countries, including the United States, Sweden, Hungary, and China. She has played for several top-flight clubs, including the Houston Dash, the Seattle Reign, and the Jiangsu Suning, and has been named to several league and club awards for her performances.
Addo has also represented the Ghanaian national team at various levels, from the U-17 to the senior team. She made her senior team debut in 2012 and has since become a key player for the Black Queens, helping the team reach the final of the 2018 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.
Off the field, Elizabeth Addo is known for her advocacy work for girls’ education and women’s empowerment. She has used her platform as a professional footballer to raise awareness about issues affecting women and girls in Ghana and around the world, and has been involved in several initiatives aimed at promoting education and gender equality.
Elizabeth Addo is widely regarded as one of the top female footballers in Africa and a role model for young women and girls in Ghana and beyond. Her skill, passion, and commitment to both football and social causes have made her a popular and influential figure both on and off the field.
Source: newsthemegh.com