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Evelyn Badu

Evelyn Badu — footballer from Seikwa who scored for Ghana's Black Queens at WAFCON 2026.

2026-06-022026-08-23

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  1. July 2026
  2. 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
  3. June 2026
  4. 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

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. Evelyn Badu: footballer from Seikwa rises to global renown

    Evelyn Badu, born in Seikwa in Ghana's Bono region, has become a globally renowned footballer. She joined Hasaacas Ladies under mentorship from former Ghana captain Samira Suleman, and helped the team to their first league title since 2015.

    13 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

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

Tuesday 4 August

  1. Ghana Black Queens lose 1-0 to Cameroon in Cup qualifier

    Ghana's Black Queens fell to a 1-0 defeat against Cameroon in their second Group C match at the 2026 CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations, with a first-half penalty proving decisive. The Queens must win their final group match to keep their knockout-stage hopes alive.

    4 August 2026 · Daily Guide

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

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 7 July

  1. Black Queens name 27-player squad for 2026 WAFCON in Morocco

    Coach Kim Lars Björkegren has announced a 27-player provisional squad for Ghana's 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations campaign, combining experienced players like captain Portia Boakye with emerging talent and home-based stars. Ghana will face Cape Verde, Cameroon, and Mali in Group D, with all matches at Moulay Rachid Stadium in Casablanca.

    7 July 2026 · Daily Guide

Monday 6 July

  1. Kim Lars announces 25-player squad for WAFCON 2026

    Black Queens coach Kim Lars Björkegren has named a provisional 25-player squad for the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, including captain Portia Boakye and players from Ghana's domestic Women's Premier League. Ghana will face Cape Verde, Cameroon, and Mali in Group D.

    6 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  2. 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

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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