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Black Queens beat Mauritius 10-0 on aggregate to set up Zambia clash in LA 2028 Olympic Qualifiers
Ghana’s Black Queens have advanced to the third round of the African qualifiers for the LA 2028 Olympic Games after completing a dominant 10-0 aggregate victory over Mauritius.
The Queens followed up their 3-0 first-leg win away from home with an emphatic 7-0 victory in front of an impressive home crowd at the Essipong Sports Stadium on Tuesday to book a meeting with Zambia in the next round.
Evelyn Badu opened the scoring in the ninth minute, finishing off an assist from Josephine Bonsu before captain Portia Boakye doubled Ghana’s lead in the 27th minute with a long-range effort following a pass from Chantelle Boye-Hlorkah.
Zakaria Ajegipina added the third in the 32nd minute, connecting with a delivery from Princella Adubea, who continued to trouble the Mauritian defence on the flank before being substituted in the second half.
Ghana’s second-half changes further strengthened their attacking threat. Mukarama Abdulai, returning to the squad after a lengthy injury layoff, scored twice after coming off the bench.
She netted the fourth goal in the 73rd minute, reacting quickest after the goalkeeper blocked a shot from fellow substitute Benedicte Simon. Jennifer Cudjoe then converted a penalty in the 87th minute after Ajegipina was brought down by the goalkeeper.
Stella Nyamekye provided the assist for Nancy Amoh’s goal in the 89th minute, before Simon kept the ball in play and set up Mukarama to complete the scoring in stoppage time.
Goalkeeper Cynthia Konlan returned to the starting lineup after Afi Amenyeku featured in the first leg, while Portia Boakye also returned after being rested for the opening encounter.
The Black Queens will now face Zambia in the third round, scheduled for February 23 to March 6, 2027, as Ghana continues its pursuit of a first-ever appearance in the women’s football tournament at the Olympic Games. Zambia eliminated Uganda 5-3 on aggregate in the second round.
Ghana’s previous attempt to qualify for Paris 2024 ended against Zambia, who won their third-round tie 4-3 on aggregate. The upcoming encounter therefore presents the Black Queens with another opportunity to overcome the Copper Queens and keep their Olympic dream alive.
The African qualifying competition features five knockout rounds, with the continent’s two representatives for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games to be determined at the end of the process.
CAF President Dr. Patrice Motsepe has paid a courtesy call to Ghana’s President John Mahama.
The CAF President is in the country to grace the finals of the CAF African Schools Football Championship.
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Dr. Motsepe was full of praise for Ghana’s commitment to nurturing young footballers and emphasized the importance of grassroots initiatives.
Similarly, President John Mahama welcomed Dr. Motsepe underscoring the country’s preparedness to host a successful tournament.
The tournament which is in its third edition has become an ideal platform for several youth to showcase their talent and to get an opportunity to further hone them.
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The tournament final will see Tanzania boys square up against Senegal.
The girl’s final will see the Black Maidens take on Uganda.
Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku has been appointed as the Second Vice-President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF).
The appointment was announced at a CAF Executive Committee meeting at the Kempinski Hotel in Accra.
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The meeting saw the convergence of a host of key football personalities on the African continent, who met to discuss possible ways of revamping the status of African football on a global stage.
Other appointments made on the day were Fouzi Lekjaa from Morocco, Pierre Alain Monguengui (Gabon) Bestine Kazadi (Congo), and Feizal Sidat (Mozambique))
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This appointment is geared towards giving several countries a voice on the executive committee as well as a representation of the Anglo, Franco, and Sahelian regions.
Ghana’s capital Accra, will be the hub for CAF’s maiden meeting of the newly elected Executive Committee members on April 26, 2025, at the five-star Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City.
This meeting is expected to take key decisions aimed at enhancing the development of the African game across all levels.
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Per the provisions of the CAF Statutes, CAF’s new Vice-Presidents will be elected at the meeting.
The election of the Vice-Presidents is not only a fulfilment of a major governance requirement; their roles are of great importance for the development of African football.
The meeting will be chaired by the CAF President who was overwhelmingly endorsed for a fresh 4-year term by the 54 Member Associations of CAF, and will discuss topical issues affecting African football, including development programs, competitions, and governance.
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The meeting will also focus on CAF’s various initiatives and programs for the promotion of football excellence in Africa.
Ghana is ready to host the CAF Executive Committee meeting, which brings together seasoned CAF administrators from across Africa.
Source : GFA
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