Ghana's head coach Kim Lars Björkegren has named a 24-woman squad for the Black Queens' 2028 Olympic Games qualification campaign against Mauritius. Mukarama Abdulai has earned a return to the squad after a two-year absence due to persistent injuries. The Ünye Kadun forward is one of five players recalled by Björkegren, along with Rose Teye Baah, Diana Amoako, Helen Alormenu, and Nancy Amoh.
The squad also includes two new faces, Rabiatu Maltiti and Margaret Agyapomaa, who have been handed first-time call-ups. Björkegren has retained a significant portion of the team that represented Ghana at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, with 17 players from that tournament selected for the Olympic qualifiers. Ghana received a bye in the opening round of the Olympic qualification process and will now face Mauritius in the second round.
The first leg of the two-legged tie is scheduled for October 8, while Ghana will host Mauritius in the return fixture at the Accra Sports Stadium on October 13. Mukarama’s return provides Björkegren with another attacking option as he prepares the Black Queens for the demanding qualification tie. The forward previously made a name for herself at FIFA U-17 and U-20 Women’s World Cup tournaments.
The inclusion of experienced returnees alongside new players reflects Björkegren's continued efforts to develop a squad capable of competing across multiple competitions. With the Olympic qualification process now underway, Ghana will be hoping to take an important step towards the next round when they meet Mauritius in the opening leg on October 8.
The Black Queens will then look to complete the job on home soil five days later, with the Accra Sports Stadium set to host the decisive second leg on October 13. Mukarama's return to the national team presents an opportunity to rebuild her place in the Black Queens setup after injuries interrupted her progress at senior level over the past two years.
Ghana's preparation for the Olympic qualifiers has been marked by a mix of experienced players and new faces. The team's performance at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco provided a platform for Björkegren to assess his squad and make adjustments ahead of the Olympic qualification campaign.
The Olympic qualifiers against Mauritius represent a crucial step for Ghana in their bid to qualify for the 2028 Olympic Games. The Black Queens will need to navigate the two-legged tie successfully to progress to the next stage of the qualification process.
Key points
- Mukarama Abdulai returns to the Black Queens squad after a two-year absence due to injuries.
- Ghana will face Mauritius in the second round of the Olympic qualification process.
- The first leg of the tie is scheduled for October 8, with the return fixture set for October 13 at the Accra Sports Stadium.
