Ghana's Black Queens have successfully advanced to the third round of the 2028 Olympic Games women's football qualifiers after achieving a convincing 10-0 aggregate victory over Mauritius. In the second leg, the Black Queens secured a dominant 7-0 win at the Essipong Stadium on Tuesday. This victory sealed their progression, building on their 3-0 win in the first leg. The team's head coach, Kim Lars Björkegren, opted for a strong starting lineup to ensure an emphatic conclusion to the tie.
The hosts controlled the first half, exerting sustained pressure on Mauritius and limiting their opponents' chances to launch attacks. By halftime, Evelyn Badu, Portia Boakye, and Ajegipina Zakaria had scored, giving Ghana a commanding 3-0 lead. The Black Queens continued to dominate after the restart, with their substitutes making significant impacts in the closing stages. This performance underscored the team's strength and strategy.
The second half saw further goals from the Black Queens, with Benedicte Simon scoring in the 73rd minute shortly after coming on. Jennifer Cudjoe added a fifth goal in the 87th minute, continuing the team's momentum. As the match neared its end, Nancy Amoh and Mukarama Abdulai struck, completing the 7-0 victory. This win highlighted Ghana's dominance over the two legs.
With this victory, the Black Queens have qualified for the third round of the Olympic qualifiers, where they will face Zambia in February next year. Zambia earned their spot after eliminating Uganda in their qualifying tie. The Black Queens are aiming to qualify for the Olympic Games women's football tournament for the first time, having not yet reached the competition since women's football was introduced at the Olympics in 1996.
The Black Queens' head coach, Kim Lars Björkegren, had expressed his expectations for a strong performance from his team. Despite holding a comfortable lead from the first leg, Björkegren chose to field a strong lineup to ensure a convincing win. The team's performance was in line with these expectations, demonstrating their capability and teamwork.
The success of the Black Queens in the qualifiers reflects the team's hard work and dedication. As they prepare to face Zambia in the next round, the team will look to build on their current form. The Black Queens' advancement is a positive development for Ghanaian women's football, offering hope for future success on the international stage.
The third round of the Olympic qualifiers will see the Black Queens compete against Zambia in February. This upcoming match presents an opportunity for the team to further showcase their skills and determination. Key points from the match include: - The Black Queens secured a 10-0 aggregate victory over Mauritius. - The team will face Zambia in the third round of the Olympic qualifiers. - The Black Queens are seeking to qualify for the Olympic Games women's football tournament for the first time.
Key points
- The Black Queens achieved a 10-0 aggregate victory over Mauritius.
- Ghana will face Zambia in the third round of the Olympic qualifiers.
- The Black Queens are aiming to qualify for the Olympic Games women's football tournament for the first time.
