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Black Queens

Also known as: Ghana Black Queens · The Queens · the Black Queens

Ghana's national women's football team competing in the 2026 WAFCON and 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup playoffs.

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  1. May 2026
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. April 2026
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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

Thursday 20 August

  1. Black Queens draw Ecuador, Uzbekistan, Papua New Guinea in 2027 playoffs

    Ghana's Black Queens will face Ecuador, Uzbekistan, and Papua New Guinea in the first phase of the intercontinental playoffs for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup, scheduled for November 24 to December 5, 2026. The top two teams from the six-team preliminary phase will advance to the final phase.

    20 August 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 18 August

  1. Black Princesses qualified for 2026 U-20 World Cup

    Ghana's Black Princesses have qualified for the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup, their eighth successive tournament at the U-20 level. Captain Linda Owusu Ansah acknowledged the difficulty of their group, which includes France, Korea Republic, and Ecuador, but expressed confidence in Ghana's ability to compete.

    18 August 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 14 August

  1. Black Queens defeat Côte d'Ivoire 2-1 in World Cup playoff

    Ghana's women's football team defeated Côte d'Ivoire 2-1 in a play-in match for the 2027 Women's World Cup, coming from behind with goals from Princess Marfo and Josephine Bonsu to keep their qualification hopes alive.

    14 August 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 13 August

  1. Minority demands accountability for 2026 Games athletes' welfare

    The Minority in Parliament has called on the government to account for failures in the welfare and management of Ghanaian athletes at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow and the Black Queens. According to the Parliamentary Committee on Youth and Sports Ranking Member, athletes faced delays in receiving airline tickets and luggage allowances, late competition kits, lack of information about allowances and medal bonuses, and missing equipment like raincoats.

    13 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  2. Black Queens demand outstanding bonuses and welfare support

    Players of Ghana's national women's football team have called on the GFA and relevant authorities to pay outstanding bonuses including WAFCON qualification and group-stage bonuses, unpaid per diems, and improve mental health and welfare support. The players also expressed concerns about limited support from government officials during their campaign.

    13 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  3. Government denies outstanding per diem payments to Black Queens

    The Ministry of Sports and Recreation denies owing the Black Queens outstanding per diems, stating players and officials were paid in advance on July 29 for July 26–August 7, and again on August 11 for August 8–14. The Ministry said winning bonuses from the group-stage victory over Cape Verde are being processed, and rejected claims of an outstanding WAFCON qualification bonus.

    13 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  4. Black Queens dispute Sports Ministry's denial of unpaid bonuses

    Ghana's Black Queens have challenged the Sports Ministry's claim that all outstanding per diems and bonuses have been settled, stating that payments only covered July 26 onwards while their official camping began July 11, and disputing that a $700 delivery constituted their promised WAFCON qualification bonus.

    13 August 2026 · Joy Online

  5. Black Queens face unpaid bonuses, welfare failures at Commonwealth Games

    Ghana's contingent to the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow faced logistical and welfare failures including late airline tickets without luggage allowance, competition kits arriving after events, and athletes departing without being informed of per diem or medal bonus amounts. Ranking Member of Parliament's Committee on Youth and Sports Vincent Ekow Assafuah has demanded accountability from the Ministry of Sports and Recreation, citing what he describes as "a troubling pattern of administrative failure, financial uncertainty and disregard for the welfare of Ghanaian athletes."

    13 August 2026 · Joy Online

  6. MP demands answers over Ghana athletes' welfare failures at Commonwealth Games

    The Ranking Member of Parliament for the Committee on Youth and Sports has demanded answers over reports of welfare failures involving Ghana's contingent at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, citing late airline tickets with limited luggage allowance, delayed competition kits, unclear per diem and medal bonus entitlements, and missing raincoats.

    13 August 2026 · Joy Online

  7. Sports Ministry denies owing Black Queens per diems

    The Ministry of Sports and Recreation denied claims that government owes the Black Queens outstanding per diems, stating that players and eligible officials received advance payments on July 29 and August 11 to cover their stay during WAFCON 2026 and FIFA World Cup play-in qualification. The Ministry also clarified that a winning bonus for the Cape Verde victory is being processed, but rejected claims of an outstanding qualification bonus, noting that government's sports financing framework does not provide for bonuses for qualifying matches.

    13 August 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 12 August

  1. Black Queens demand unpaid bonuses and improved government support

    Ghana's senior women's national football team has demanded payment of outstanding bonuses and per diems, accusing the government of neglect and inadequate support during the Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. The players, who exited at the quarterfinal stage after losing 2-1 to Malawi, expressed frustration over lack of official support and called for transparency, accountability, and better professional conditions.

    12 August 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 11 August

  1. Black Queens lose 2-1 to Malawi in WAFCON quarterfinal

    Ghana's women's football team lost 2-1 to Malawi in a 2026 WAFCON quarterfinal, eliminating them from automatic qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup. Head coach Kim Lars Björkegren described it as the most painful moment of his 20-year coaching career.

    11 August 2026 · Daily Guide

  2. Black Queens lose WAFCON quarterfinal to Malawi 2-1

    Ghana's national women's football team was eliminated from the 2026 WAFCON quarterfinal after falling 2-1 to Malawi, missing out on a chance to qualify for their first World Cup in 20 years. Head Coach Kim Lars Björkegren said it was the worst feeling he has had in 20 years of coaching.

    11 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Sunday 9 August

  1. Ghana loses WAFCON quarterfinal to Malawi, misses World Cup spot

    Ghana's Black Queens lost 2-1 to Malawi in the WAFCON 2026 quarterfinals, missing automatic qualification to the 2027 Women's World Cup. A late Rose Kadzere goal decided the match at Al Madina Stadium in Rabat on August 9.

    9 August 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 7 August

  1. Black Queens coach praises captain Portia Boakye's leadership

    Black Queens head coach Kim Lars Björkegren has praised captain Portia Boakye's leadership and work rate, describing her as his "extra arm" on and off the pitch following Ghana's qualification to the Women's Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinals. Björkegren credited her fighting spirit and communication with players as crucial to the team's progress.

    7 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

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

Wednesday 5 August

  1. Black Queens resume training ahead of Mali match

    Ghana's Black Queens have returned to training after their Group C match against Cameroon, focusing on preparations for a decisive final group match against Mali. With qualification to the knockout stage still at stake, the team is refining tactics under head coach Kim Lars Björkegren ahead of the must-win encounter.

    5 August 2026 · Daily Guide

Tuesday 4 August

  1. Black Queens prepare for decisive Mali match in group stage

    Ghana's Black Queens have resumed training following their Group C match against Cameroon, with focus on their final group game against Mali. With quarter-final qualification still possible, the squad is preparing for what is described as a decisive encounter to secure a knockout-stage spot.

    4 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  2. Black Queens lose 1-0 to Cameroon in WAFCON 2026

    Ghana's senior women's national team suffered a 1-0 defeat to Cameroon in their second Group C match at the 2026 CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations, with Cameroon scoring from a first-half penalty. The Black Queens created several opportunities in the second half but were unable to break through the Cameroonian defence, leaving them needing a positive result against Mali to advance to the knockout stage.

    4 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Monday 3 August

  1. Black Queens lose 1-0 to Cameroon in WAFCON Group C

    Ghana's national women's football team lost 1-0 to Cameroon in their second Group C match at the 2026 CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations, with the goal coming from a converted penalty in the first half. Coach Kim Lars Björkegren's side pressed hard in the second half but could not find an equalizer, leaving their qualification hopes dependent on the final group fixture.

    3 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Friday 31 July

  1. Black Queens defeat Cape Verde 2-0 in WAFCON 2026 opener

    Ghana's Black Queens defeated Cape Verde 2-0 in their Group C opener at the 2026 CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations, with Doris Boaduwaa scoring and Cape Verde's own goal doubling Ghana's lead. The victory gives Ghana a confident start to the tournament with a clean sheet and all three points.

    31 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Wednesday 29 July

  1. Black Queens defeat Cape Verde 2-0 in WAFCON 2026 opener

    Ghana's women's football team opened their 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a 2-0 victory over Cape Verde on Wednesday, with goals from Doris Boaduwaa and an own goal securing the win and a strong start to their 2027 Women's World Cup qualification push.

    29 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Bawumia backs Black Queens for WAFCON opener against Cape Verde

    Former Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia has publicly supported Ghana's Black Queens as they begin their CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations campaign in Morocco against Cape Verde, emphasizing the tournament's significance as a pathway to the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup in Brazil.

    29 July 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Ghana's Black Queens face Cape Verde in WAFCON opener

    Ghana's Black Queens head coach Kim Lars Björkegren says his team's experience will be crucial in their Women's Africa Cup of Nations campaign opener against debutants Cape Verde. Björkegren expects a tough match but expressed confidence in his squad, noting that the team now has more experienced players compared to 12 months ago.

    29 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  4. 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

  5. Sports Minister pledges government support to Black Queens at WAFCON

    Sports Minister Kofi Adams visited Ghana's Black Queens team in Morocco to deliver messages of encouragement from the Executive, Parliament, and Ministry on behalf of the nation ahead of their Women's Africa Cup of Nations Group C opener against Cape Verde.

    29 July 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 28 July

  1. Black Queens prepared for WAFCON 2026 opener against Cape Verde

    Black Queens midfielder Chantelle Boye-Hlorkah says the team is ready to begin their 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations campaign with their first match against Cape Verde on Wednesday, July 29 in Casablanca. Ghana will play their 12th WAFCON appearance while Cape Verde makes their tournament debut.

    28 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Black Queens prepare for WAFCON 2026 opener against Cape Verde

    Ghana's senior women's national team will face debutants Cape Verde on Wednesday, July 29, in their first match of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations. The team trained in Casablanca on Monday as they prepare for the tournament.

    28 July 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Black Queens begin WAFCON 2026 campaign against Cape Verde

    Ghana's Black Queens will face Cape Verde in their opening Group C match at the 2026 CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, with kick-off scheduled for 17:00GMT at Moulay Rachid Stadium. Coach Kim Lars Björkegren's side enters the tournament in high spirits following preparatory training and friendly matches.

    28 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Monday 27 July

  1. Ghana faces Cape Verde in WAFCON 2026 Group C opener

    Ghana's Black Queens open their 2026 CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations campaign against Cape Verde on Wednesday, July 29, at 5:00 PM GMT in Morocco. The team enters the match with confidence following intensive preparations and friendly matches.

    27 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

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