Black Queens arrive in Mauritius ahead of LA 2028 Olympic qualifier

Ghana’s Black Queens have arrived in Mauritius ahead of their first-leg meeting with the island nation in the second round of the African qualifiers for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.

The Ghanaian side touched down in Mauritius as preparations continue for Thursday’s opening leg, with the Black Queens aiming to take an important step towards the next stage of the Olympic qualifying competition.

Ghana received a bye in the opening round and were subsequently drawn against the winner of the Mauritius-Djibouti tie. Mauritius advanced from that contest to set up the two-legged encounter with the Black Queens.

The first leg is scheduled for Thursday, October 8, with Ghana hosting the return fixture on Tuesday, October 13.

Head coach Kim Lars Björkegren has included two members of the Black Princesses in the senior squad, with Rabiatu Maltiti of Ampem Darkoa Ladies and Margaret Agyapomaa of Police Ladies receiving their first Black Queens call-ups.

Former Black Maidens captain Mukarama Abdulai is also back in the squad after a lengthy injury absence. The forward has previously represented the Black Queens and now returns to the senior setup for the crucial Olympic qualifiers.

The squad also retains a strong core of experienced players, including several members of Ghana’s 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations team.

With the opening leg now just days away, the Black Queens will be looking to translate their preparations into a strong performance in Mauritius before returning home for the decisive second leg.