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Benedicte Simon

Benedicte Simon — Ghanaian footballer who scored for the Black Queens against Mauritius in 2028 Olympic qualifiers and plays for Servette FC.

2026-06-022026-10-14

In coverage

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  1. October 2026
  2. Joy Online

    … Benedicte Simon marked her introduction with a goal in the 73rd minute, before Jennifer Cudjoe added the fifth in the 87th minute. …

    Black Queens thrash Mauritius 7-0 to advance 10-0 on aggregate in Olympic Qualifiers
  3. Joy Online

    … Ghana face Mauritius in the 2028 Olympic Games qualifiers on Tuesday at 3pm. #JoySports https://t.co/pCchLCab6n— #JoySports (@JoySportsGH) October 12, 2026 The Black Queens pose a 3-0 lead from the first leg after Abigail Kim, Alice Kusi and Benedicte Simon all squad during the f …

    LA 2028: Black Queens hold final training session ahead of second leg against Mauritius
  4. Joy Online

    … Comfort Yeboah and Benedicte Simon started as the fullback options with the middle consisting of Jennifer Cudjoe, Chantelle Boye-Hlorkah and Evelyn Badu. …

    LA 2028: Black Queens take first leg advantage with 3-0 win over Mauritius
  5. Joy Online

    … Chante Boye-Hlorkah, Josephine Bonsu and Benedicte Simon were all involved in a goal for their sides in the past weekend. …

    LA 2028: Black Queens performance watch ahead of Mauritius clash
  6. August 2026
  7. Joy Online

    … Benedicte Simon and Zakaria Ajegipina were the players sacrificed as Ghana chased a positive result. …

    WAFCON 2026: Black Queens through to quarterfinals after draw with Mali
  8. Joy Online

    … The advantage was called after a long VAR review following Benedicte Simon’s hand coming into contact with the ball. …

    WAFCON 2026: Black Queens lose to Cameroon in second group game
  9. July 2026
  10. The Ghanaian Times

    … In skipper Portia Boakye, Benedicte Simon, Grace Asantewaa, Jennifer Cudjoe, Evelyn Badu, Chantelle Boye-Hlorkah, Alice Kusi, Doris Boaduwaa and Princella Adubea, he has trusted lieutenants whose ranks have been bolstered by the arrival of Alexandra Tay, Abena Anoma Opoku, and Sh …

    Black Queens kick off WAFCON campaign against Cape Verde today
  11. Joy Online

    … The only players who are taking part in the competition for the first time include Osman Huzeimah, Alex Tay, Benedicte Simon, Abena Anoma Opoku, Linda Owusu Ansah, Sharon Sampson and Abi Kim. …

    WAFCON 2026: Why the Black Queens could end trophy drought this year
  12. Joy Online

    … Huzeima Osman, Abena Anoma Opoku, Alexandra Tay, Benedicte Simon, Linda Owusu Ansah, Sharon Sampson and Ajegipina Zakaria are the players who are taking part in the tournament for the first time. …

    WAFCON 2026: Black Queens name final 25 players for tournament
  13. June 2026
  14. Joy Online

    … Wasiima Mohammed, Diana Amoako, Grace Asantewaa, Benedicte Simon, Evelyn Badu, Josephine Bonsu, Princess Marfo, Stella Nyamekye and Patience Ajepina Zakaria are also in camp. …

    Black Queens open camp in Accra as WAFCON preparations continue

Yesterday

  1. Black Queens beat Mauritius 7-0, advance to Olympic qualifier third round

    Ghana's women's football team defeated Mauritius 7-0 in the second leg of Olympic qualifiers at Essipong Stadium, securing a 10-0 aggregate win after winning the first leg 3-0. The victory advances Ghana to the third round of qualifying for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.

    14 hours ago · Joy Online →

  2. Black Queens prepare for Mauritius second leg at Essipong Stadium

    Ghana held their final training session ahead of the second leg of their 2028 Olympic Games qualifiers against Mauritius on Tuesday at 3pm, with all 24 players involved. The Black Queens carry a 3-0 lead from the first leg.

    13 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 8 October

  1. Black Queens defeat Mauritius 3-0 in Olympic qualifier

    Ghana's women's football team won 3-0 in the second round of the 2028 Olympic Games qualifiers against Mauritius, with goals from Abigail Kim, Alice Kusi, and Benedicte Simon in the first half.

    8 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 5 October

  1. Black Queens players in form before Mauritius Olympic qualifier

    Ghanaian women's football players showed strong performances for their respective clubs over the weekend ahead of the 2028 Olympic Games qualifiers against Mauritius, with Benedicte Simon scoring for Servette FC, Josephine Bonsu netting her fifth goal in two games for Young Boys Women, and several other squad members featuring in various competitions.

    5 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 6 August

  1. Black Queens reach WAFCON 2026 quarterfinals with Mali draw

    Ghana advanced to the quarterfinals of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations after drawing 1-1 with Mali on Thursday, with Evelyn Badu scoring in the first half and Mali equalizing from a free kick in the second.

    6 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 2 August

  1. Black Queens lose to Cameroon 1-0 at WAFCON 2026

    Ghana suffered their first defeat at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations, losing 1-0 to Cameroon on Sunday. Marie Gisele Ngah Manga scored a first-half penalty to secure the win for Cameroon in Group D.

    2 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 29 July

  1. Black Queens open WAFCON campaign against Cape Verde

    Ghana's Black Queens begin their 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations campaign against Cape Verde in Morocco, seeking a semi-final appearance to secure a FIFA Women's World Cup spot and their first WAFCON trophy. The Black Queens, three-time runners-up and third-place finishers at the last edition, are tournament favourites despite facing debutants Cape Verde.

    29 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Monday 27 July

  1. Black Queens aim to end WAFCON trophy drought in 2026

    Ghana's women's football team qualified for the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) with a win over Egypt and will compete in Group D against Cape Verde, Cameroon, and Mali. The tournament doubles as a 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup qualifier, and the team has greater experience than in 2024, when most players competed in continental football for the first time; Ghana has reached three WAFCON finals but lost all to Nigeria.

    27 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 24 July

  1. Ghana names 25-player squad for WAFCON 2026 in Morocco

    Ghana's Black Queens head coach Kim Lars Bjorkegren has named a final 25-player squad for the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, with seven players making their first tournament appearance. Ghana faces Cape Verde, Cameroon, and Mali in Group D.

    24 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 2 June

  1. Black Queens open training camp for 2026 WAFCON

    Ghana's women's football team has opened camp in Accra to prepare for the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations, scheduled for next month. The team pulled out of a scheduled three-nation tournament featuring Malawi and Tanzania, and will begin training on June 2.

    2 June 2026 · Joy Online →

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