The Black Queens bagged a 3-1 win over Namibia in the first-leg encounter at the Accra Sports Stadium on Friday, December 1, 2023.
A double from Doris Boaduwaa and a classic goal from captain, Portia Boakye was enough to help the host a glamorous win over the sealed 10th successive win for Ghana despite an own goal from the latter Southern African opponents.
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The hosts were unable to find their edge in the opening fifteen minutes of the game, as the Gladiators pegged them back for those periods.
After a carefully worked effort from Alice Kusi, Doris Boaduwaa tapped into an empty net in the 26th minute of the game after a clear miscommunication in defense of Namibia.
Captain, Portia Boakye then scored a spectacular goal right from the corner kick in the 37th minute of the game to send the host, 2-0.
The Black Queens ended the first half with two goals in the bag much to the delight of the technical team and fans present at the stadium.
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The second half began with loads of an attacking intent from both sides, Doris Boaduwaa scored her brace after a beautiful one-two with Grace Asantewaa for the third goal of the game.
In what looked like the Black Queens were coasting to a three-goal win, a mix-up in defense between Boakye’s headed ball and goalkeeper Cynthia Konlan ended in the back of the net. own net.
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Nora Hauptle and his charges will hope to preserve their two-goal lead ahead of the return leg in Pretoria against Namibia on Tuesday, December 5.
