Ghana Minute.
Saturday, 30 May 2026
Ghana’s news, on the hour · Est. 2026
Saturday, 30 May 2026
Accra—:—London—:—New York—:—Beijing—:—
Ghanaian press · Organization

Black Queens

Black Queens — Ghana's senior women's national football team, preparing for WAFCON 2026 and 2028 Los Angeles Olympic qualifiers.

2026-04-282026-05-30

In coverage

Verbatim sentences from the source article.

  1. May 2026
  2. Joy Online

    The support to the GFA comes as a boost for the Black Stars and Black Queens ahead of their participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).

    betPawa commits GHS 3.5m to support Black Stars and Black Queens
  3. Joy Online

    Black Queens head coach Kim Lars Bjorkegren has named his 22-member squad for the upcoming three-nation tournament to be staged in Tanzania.

    Bjorkegren names 22-member Black Queens squad for three-nation tournament
  4. Daily Guide

    Black Queens step up training Ghana’s senior women’s national team, the Black Queens, will participate in a three-nation international tournament in Tanzania during the FIFA Women’s international window from June 1 to June 9, 2026.

    Black Queens Set For Three-Nation Tournament In Tanzania Ahead Of WAFCON 2026
  5. Joy Online

    Black Queens midfielder Chantelle Boye-Hlorkah believes the future of women’s football in Ghana is very bright after watching Ghana’s U17 in the Women’s World Cup Qualifiers.

    ‘I’m excited for their future’ – Boye-Hlorkah impressed by Black Maidens after Liberia win
  6. The Ghanaian Times

    The sponsorship package will support the Black Stars, the Black Queens, Women’s Premier League and the Black Challenge, Ghana’s national amputee football team.

    Gold Fields Ghana seals $5 million partnership deal with GFA
  7. Joy Online

    The sponsorship package would provide crucial support for the Black Stars, Black Queens, the Women’s Premier League, and the Black Challenge as they prepare for major international competitions.

    Goldfields Ghana back GFA with $5m support for national teams
  8. Joy Online

    The partnership, signed on Friday at the company’s corporate office in Accra, covers the senior men’s and women’s national teams, the Black Stars and Black Queens, the amputee national team, the Black Challenge, and the Women’s Premier League.

    Gold Fields, Ghana FA sign $5 million two-year sponsorship deal
  9. April 2026
  10. Daily Guide

    Black Queens Ghana’s senior women’s national team, the Black Queens, are set to kick off their journey toward the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games in the second round of the African qualifiers, following a favourable draw that grants them a first-round bye.

    Black Queens Set For Olympic Qualifier Test After First-Round Bye
  11. Joy Online

    According to him, his involvement was not limited to the Black Stars but extended to other national teams, including the Black Queens.

    My engagement and motivation helped Black Stars’ World Cup push – Kofi Adams
  12. The Ghanaian Times

    The Black Queens will on Wednesday, April 29, learn their opponents for the African qualifying phase of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games Women’s Football Tournament.

    Black Queens to discover Olympic Qualifier opponents as CAF holds draw in Cairo

Yesterday

  1. betPawa commits GHS 3.5m to support Black Stars, Queens

    Betting and gaming company betPawa has committed GHS 3.5 million to the Ghana Football Association to support the Black Stars and Black Queens ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup and 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations. The funds are intended to aid the national teams' preparations for their respective competitions.

    23 hours ago · Joy Online

  2. Black Queens coach names 22-player squad for Tanzania tournament

    Ghana's women's football head coach Kim Lars Bjorkegren has selected a 22-member squad for an upcoming three-nation tournament in Tanzania featuring Ghana, Tanzania, and Malawi, as preparation for the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.

    29 May 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 25 May

  1. Black Queens to compete in Tanzania three-nation tournament

    Ghana's senior women's national team will participate in a three-nation tournament in Tanzania from June 1–9, 2026, featuring hosts Tanzania, Ghana, and Malawi as preparation for WAFCON 2026. The competition will provide match practice and allow the technical team to assess players and build team cohesion ahead of the continental tournament.

    25 May 2026 · Daily Guide

  2. Black Maidens impress Boye-Hlorkah in dominant Liberia qualifier win

    Ghana's U17 Women's World Cup Qualifier squad beat Liberia 6-0 in the first leg of their second round qualifier, with five goals scored in the second half. Black Queens midfielder Chantelle Boye-Hlorkah, who watched the match, expressed optimism about Ghana's women's football future, praising the players' passion and dominance.

    25 May 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 16 May

  1. Black Queens forward donates supplies to lower-division women's club

    Ghana international Mary Amponsah donated water and bottled drinks to women's Division One League side Blacoe Soccer Queens during their competition in the Ghana Football Association's Regional Championship. The donation was intended to motivate the hometown club as they seek promotion to the 2026/27 Women's Premier League.

    16 May 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 11 May

  1. Gold Fields Ghana becomes GFA Official Partner for $5 million

    Gold Fields Ghana Limited has signed a US$5 million sponsorship deal over two years to become an Official Partner of the Ghana Football Association, supporting the Black Stars, Black Queens, Women's Premier League, and Ghana's national amputee football team.

    11 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  2. Goldfields Ghana sponsors GFA with $5 million for national teams

    Goldfields Ghana Limited has announced a $5 million sponsorship deal with the Ghana Football Association to support the Black Stars, Black Queens, the Women's Premier League, and the Black Challenge. The partnership, described by GFA President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku as historic and transformative, reflects the company's continued investment in football development in Ghana.

    11 May 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 8 May

  1. Gold Fields signs $5 million Ghana FA sponsorship deal

    Gold Fields Ghana and the Ghana Football Association have signed a two-year, $5 million sponsorship deal covering the Black Stars, Black Queens, Black Challenge (amputee national team), and the Women's Premier League. The partnership marks the first time Gold Fields' sponsorship extends beyond the Black Stars to include women's and physically challenged teams, aligned with the company's ESG commitment to inclusive growth and gender equality.

    8 May 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 30 April

  1. Black Queens secure first-round bye in Los Angeles 2028 Olympics

    Ghana's senior women's national team have been granted a first-round bye in the African qualifiers for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games due to their continental ranking, and will enter the competition in the second round scheduled for October 5–13, 2026, facing the winner of a Mauritius–Djibouti first-round match. The Black Queens must progress through three additional knockout rounds after the second stage to secure a spot at the tournament.

    30 April 2026 · Daily Guide

Tuesday 28 April

  1. Sports Minister credits engagement for Black Stars' performance improvement

    Sports Minister Kofi Adams attributes Ghana's improved national team performances, including the Black Stars, to his sustained engagement and motivation efforts with players and technical teams across multiple national squads such as the Black Queens.

    28 April 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Black Queens to learn 2028 Olympic qualifier opponents Wednesday

    Ghana's women's national football team will discover its opponents for the African qualifying phase of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games on Wednesday, April 29, when CAF holds a draw at its headquarters in Cairo. The Black Queens, currently ranked third in Africa, are among 35 teams competing for two African slots at the Olympics.

    28 April 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Black Queens — Ghanaian press coverage · Ghana Minute