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Cynthia Konlan

Also known as: Cynthia Findiib Konlan

Cynthia Konlan — Black Queens vice-captain and goalkeeper who advocated for African goalkeeper development at CAF webinar.

2026-07-062026-08-23

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  1. August 2026
  2. Joy Online

    Evelyn Badu and Chantelle Boye-Hlorkah all had efforts late in the game kept out by the Ivorian goalkeeper with Cynthia Konlan also making a brilliant save late in the game to keep the score at 2-1.

    WWC 2027: Black Queens keep qualification hopes alive with playoff win over Côte d’Ivoire
  3. Joy Online

    Cynthia Konlan made a good save to keep out a Malawi header just before the break.

    WAFCON 2026: Black Queens miss out on automatic 2027 World Cup qualification after 2-1 loss to Malawi
  4. Joy Online

    Mali’s first real attempt came in the 36th when Saratou Traore tried to beat Cynthia Konlan from a free kick, but the latter calmly collected the ball.

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

    Manga made no mistake from the spot and sent Cynthia Konlan the wrong way to open the scoring in the game.

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

    The Black Queens comfortably managed the remainder of the contest, with goalkeeper Cynthia Konlan and the defence producing a disciplined performance to secure a clean sheet and all three points.

    Black Queens humble Cape Verde in WAFCON 2026 opener
  8. Joy Online

    However, goalkeeper Cynthia Konlan remained composed whenever called upon, helping her side maintain their slender advantage.

    WAFCON 2026: Black Queens make winning start with victory over Cape Verde
  9. Joy Online

    Cynthia Konlan also won the Golden Glove after two clean sheets. The final game against Tanzania was called off.

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

    The squad is headlined by captain Portia Boakye, with experienced players Grace Asantewaa, Cynthia Konlan, Alice Kusi, Evelyn Badu, Jennifer Cudjoe, Chantelle Boye-Hlorkah and Princella Adubea all included.

    WAFCON 2026: Black Queens name final 25 players for tournament
  11. Joy Online

    Black Queens vice-captain Cynthia Findiib Konlan has called for greater attention to the development of goalkeepers across Africa during a CAF “Stars Spotlight” webinar.

    Black Queens’ Cynthia Konlan advocates for goalkeeping development at CAF ‘Stars Spotlight’ webinar
  12. Joy Online

    The squad is headlined by captain Portia Boakye, with experienced players Grace Asantewaa, Cynthia Konlan, Alice Kusi, Evelyn Badu, Jennifer Cudjoe, Chantelle Boye-Hlorkah and Princella Adubea all included.

    WAFCON 2026: Black Queens name provisional squad for tournament

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

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

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

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

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

Thursday 16 July

  1. Black Queens goalkeeper advocates for African goalkeeping development

    Black Queens vice-captain Cynthia Konlan called for greater investment in goalkeeper coaching and development across Africa during a CAF "Stars Spotlight" webinar, highlighting the evolving standard of goalkeeping on the continent and encouraging young girls to pursue careers as goalkeepers.

    16 July 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 6 July

  1. Black Queens announce 27-player squad for WAFCON 2026

    Ghana women's football team coach Kim Lars Bjorkegren named a 27-player provisional squad for the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, led by captain Portia Boakye and including experienced players and youth talent. Ghana will face Cape Verde, Cameroon, and Mali in Group D, with all matches at Moulay Rachid Stadium in Casablanca.

    6 July 2026 · Joy Online

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