Ghana's Black Queens have secured a 3-0 victory over Mauritius in the first leg of their second-round tie in the 2028 Olympic Games qualifiers. The win gives Ghana a strong advantage heading into the return fixture on October 13. The Black Queens made a fast start, taking control of the match before Mauritius could settle. This victory puts Ghana in a commanding position in the tie.
Abigail Kim broke the deadlock in the 16th minute, giving the Black Queens the lead. The advantage was doubled eight minutes later when Alice Kusi found the net to make it 2-0. Ghana continued to dictate the game, with Mauritius struggling to contain the Black Queens' attacking pressure. The hosts were unable to respond before the interval.
Benedicte Simon completed the scoring for Ghana with a long-range effort in first-half stoppage time, giving the visitors a three-goal advantage going into the break. Mauritius showed signs of improvement after half-time, attempting to find a route back into the match. However, they could not turn their improved performance into goals.
The match is part of the second round of the African qualification campaign for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. The Black Queens will now return home for the second leg, where they will aim to complete the job and secure their progression to the next stage. The return fixture will take place in Ghana on Tuesday, October 13.
With three goals separating the sides after the opening encounter, Ghana will enter the second leg with a clear advantage. Mauritius, meanwhile, face the difficult task of overturning the deficit if they are to keep their Olympic qualification hopes alive. The Black Queens' victory provides a strong foundation as they continue their campaign.
The focus will now shift to the return match, where Ghana will seek to turn their first-leg success into overall qualification for the next round. According to TV3 Ghana, the Black Queens' performance was dominant, with Ghana dictating the game and creating scoring opportunities. The team will look to build on this momentum in the second leg.
The Black Queens' win over Mauritius is a significant step towards achieving their goal of qualifying for the 2028 Olympic Games. The team's performance in the first leg has put them in a strong position, and they will look to capitalize on this advantage in the return fixture. The outcome of the second leg will determine whether Ghana progresses to the next stage of the qualifiers.
Key points
- Ghana's Black Queens take major step towards next round of 2028 Olympic Games qualifiers with 3-0 win over Mauritius.
- The Black Queens will now return home for the second leg, where they will aim to complete the job and secure their progression to the next stage.
- With three goals separating the sides, Ghana will enter the second leg with a clear advantage.
