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Grace Asantewaa

Grace Asantewaa — Ghanaian women's footballer, featured for Tigres in Mexico and joined teammates in international leagues.

2026-06-022026-10-07

In coverage

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  1. July 2026
  2. The Ghanaian Times

    … Among the notable inclusions are captain Portia Boakye, Grace Asantewaa, Princess Marfo, Alice Kusi, Evelyn Badu, Stella Nyamekye, Jennifer Cudjoe, Chantelle Boye-Hlorkah and Princella Adubea, all expected to play key roles in Ghana’s campaign. …

    Kim Lars names provisional squad for WAFCON 2026
  3. 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
  4. June 2026
  5. 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
Sport

Black Queens players in form before Mauritius Olympic qualifier

The News

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 →

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 24 September

  1. Ghana captain Portia Boakye joins UNAM Pumas in Mexico

    Black Queens captain Portia Boakye has completed a move to Mexican top-flight side UNAM Pumas Femenil for the 2026/27 season, joining Ghanaian teammates Grace Asantewaa and Susan Ama Duah in Mexico.

    24 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 7 September

  1. Ghanaian women footballers excel across international leagues

    Ghanaian female footballers had strong performances across multiple leagues over the weekend: Sharon Sampson scored and assisted for Pitea IF in Sweden, Evelyn Badu provided an assist for Montreal Roses in Canada, and Grace Asantewaa featured for Tigres in Mexico, among other successes.

    7 September 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 →

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 →

Monday 13 July

  1. Black Queens open Morocco camp for 2026 WAFCON tournament

    Ghana's Black Queens have opened camp in Casablanca, Morocco, ahead of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations. The team will face Cape Verde, Cameroon and Mali in Group D, with the tournament also serving as qualifiers for the 2027 Women's World Cup.

    13 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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