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WAFCON 2026 : Black Queens beat Cape Verde in opener
Ghana’s Black Queens made a commanding statement in their Group D opener at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, racing to a 2-0 lead over debutants Cape Verde.
Doris Boaduwaa opened the scoring in the 7th minute with a clinical finish, latching onto a perfectly weighted assist from Portia Boakye. The early goal set the tone for a confident Ghanaian performance, as the Black Queens controlled proceedings against a Cape Verde side making their tournament debut.
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The second goal came shortly after the break in the 54th minute. Chantelle Boye-Hlorkah delivered a dangerous cross that forced Eleia Katy Pereira Vieira into an unfortunate own goal, extending Ghana’s advantage to 2-0.
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The Black Queens of Ghana will play Cameroon on Sunday, August 2, 2026