Ghana’s Black Queens have secured qualification to the quarterfinals of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco after playing out a 1-1 draw with Mali in their final Group D fixture. The result was enough for Ghana to progress, having needed at least a draw to confirm their place in the knockout stage of the tournament. The Black Queens started strongly and took the lead in the first half through Evelyn Badu, who headed home a well-delivered cross from Comfort Yeboah. The goal followed a brilliant attacking move involving Chantelle Boye-Hlorkah, whose play on the wing created…
Author: Fortune Adza
Ghana’s Black Queens suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat to Cameroon in their second Group D match at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco, as the Indomitable Lionesses secured all three points and booked their place in the next round of the competition. The Black Queens entered the encounter with confidence after opening their campaign with a 2-0 victory over Cape Verde, but Cameroon proved to be a difficult opponent and secured victory through a first-half penalty. The decisive moment came in the 19th minute when Benedicte Simon was penalised for a handball inside the penalty area.…
Ghana’s Black Queens have started their Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) Morocco 2026 campaign on a winning note after defeating tournament debutants Cape Verde 2-0 in their opening Group D fixture. The Black Queens took control of the game early and were rewarded in the 7th through forward Doris Boaduwaa, who produced an excellent chip after connecting with a brilliant long assist from captain Portia Boakye. Ghana continued to pile pressure on the Cape Verdean side, but their opponents proved difficult to break down, with goalkeeper Jacinta producing several outstanding saves to keep her team in the game. The…
Coach Nani and Cabfix Ladies FC have mutually agreed to part ways after a season that saw the club record significant progress, produce standout performances and make important strides in Ghana women’s football. The coach took charge of Cabfix Ladies during the pre-season period ahead of the 2025/2026 campaign, leading the technical direction of the Bubuashie-based club as they prepared for a season of competition in the GARFA Women’s Division One League, cup competitions and youth development programmes. His early impact was evident during the 2025 Cheetah Cup, where he guided Cabfix Ladies to a bronze medal finish, setting the…
JAC Tryton Motors has strengthened its involvement in Ghana football after officially signing sponsorship agreements with Ghana Women’s Premier League side Jonina Ladies and newly promoted Ghana Premier League club Debibi United FC. The agreements were formalised at the company’s head office on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, bringing together officials of JAC Tryton Motors, representatives of both clubs, players, coaches, football administrators, members of the media and other stakeholders. The partnership represents support for both the women’s and men’s games, with the company committing to initiatives aimed at promoting talent development, professionalism and the sustainable growth of football in Ghana.…
Ghana’s Black Queens will continue their build-up to the 2026 TotalEnergies Women’s Africa Cup of Nations with a high-profile international friendly against reigning African giants Nigeria on Saturday, July 18, 2026. The West African rivals will face off at the Stade El Abir Zaouli, with kick-off scheduled for 4:00 pm, as both teams fine-tune their preparations ahead of the continental showpiece. Ghana go into the encounter with renewed confidence after securing a 1-0 victory over Ivory Coast in their opening pre-tournament friendly. Sharon Sampson proved to be the difference, finding the back of the net in the 75th minute to…
Ghana Black Princesses forward Agnes Yeboah has taken a major step in her career after completing a permanent move from Ghana Women’s Premier League side Jonina Ladies to Chinese Women’s Super League club Guangdong Meizhou Women Football Club. The talented forward joins the Chinese outfit ahead of the second half of the 2026 league season, opening a new chapter in her rapidly developing career. Yeboah has already made her competitive debut for Guangdong Meizhou, featuring in the number 35 jersey during the club’s league encounter against Sichuan Women over the weekend. The Ghanaian attacker was handed 53 minutes of action…
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has announced Gold Fields Ghana Limited as the new headline sponsor of the Ghana Women’s Premier League. The partnership marks a significant step towards the continued growth and development of women’s football in Ghana, with the collaboration expected to enhance the league’s competitiveness, visibility, and sustainability. Gold Fields Ghana Limited takes over as headline sponsor following the end of the successful partnership between the GFA and Malta Guinness, which played a key role in supporting the progress of the women’s top-flight league. The new sponsorship agreement is expected to provide renewed energy and opportunities for…
Jessica Appiah Asamoah etched her name into Ghana’s women’s football history after calmly converting the decisive penalty that sent the Black Maidens to the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2026. The young forward stepped up for the final spot kick in a dramatic shootout against Senegal at the Accra Sports Stadium on Saturday, July 11, 2026, helping Ghana secure a 7-6 penalty victory after the match ended 1-1 on the day and 2-2 on aggregate. The final-round second-leg encounter produced another tense battle between the two sides, following their 1-1 draw in the first leg in Dakar. Senegal started…
Ghana’s Black Maidens have been handed a challenging assignment at the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2026, after being drawn in Group C alongside football powerhouses Brazil, Canada and Norway. The tournament, scheduled for October 17 to November 7, 2026, in Morocco, will bring together 24 nations from six confederations competing for the global title. The Black Maidens return to the competition after missing the previous two editions due to a CAF sanction in 2022. Ghana was suspended from the next two editions of the U17 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, which also ruled them out of FIFA…