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Portia Boakye

Captain of Ghana's Black Queens women's football team competing in the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.

2026-06-022026-08-07

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  1. August 2026
  2. The Ghanaian Times

    Sadly, the livewires of the team- Chantelle Boye-Hlorkah, Doris Boaduwaa, Josephine Bonsu and skipper Portia Boakye are yet to make an impact in the championship, and that to a large extent has affected the team’s play.

    WAFCON 2026: Black Queens, Mali in do-or-die battle today
  3. Joy Online

    The Queens continued their search for the equaliser and came close on two occasions through Portia Boakye and Evelyn Badu but were unable to score.

    WAFCON 2026: Black Queens lose to Cameroon in second group game
  4. July 2026
  5. Joy Online

    A superb pass from Portia Boakye released Doris Boaduwaa, who timed her run perfectly before calmly finishing to give Ghana a dream start.

    WAFCON 2026: Black Queens make winning start with victory over Cape Verde
  6. The Ghanaian Times

    In skipper Portia Boakye, Benedicte Simon, Grace Asantewaa, Jennifer Cudjoe, Evelyn Badu, Chantelle Boye-Hlorkah, Alice Kusi, Doris Boaduwaa and Princella Adubea, he has trusted lieutenants whose ranks have been bolstered by the arrival of Alexandra Tay, Abena Anoma Opoku, and Sh

    Black Queens kick off WAFCON campaign against Cape Verde today
  7. Joy Online

    Alice Kusi, Portia Boakye, Sherifatu Sumaila, and Grace Asantewaa were the only players who had had a taste of continental football at that level.

    WAFCON 2026: Why the Black Queens could end trophy drought this year
  8. 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
  9. Daily Guide

    Captain Portia Boakye leads the squad, with key players including Grace Asantewaa, Princess Marfo, Alice Kusi, Evelyn Badu, Stella Nyamekye, Jennifer Cudjoe, Chantelle Boye-Hlorkah and Princella Adubea all earning places as Ghana targets a strong showing at the continental champi

    Black Queens Name 27- Player Provisional Squad For 2026 WAFCON
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. June 2026
  13. Joy Online

    Several players arrived in camp on Monday, including Chantelle Boye-Hlorkah, Mavis Owusu, Doris Boaduwaa, Princella Adubea, Huzeima Osman, Nancy Amoh, Portia Boakye, Alice Kusi and a host of others.

    Black Queens open camp in Accra as WAFCON preparations continue

Yesterday

  1. Black Queens face Mali in WAFCON qualifier elimination match

    Ghana's Black Queens play Mali in a final Group D qualifier of the 2026 Women African Cup of Nations in Morocco, with both teams on three points from two matches each; the winner advances to the quarter-finals, the loser is eliminated.

    6 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

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 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. 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

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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