Omanghana
Ghana’s Black Queens wrapped up their preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in emphatic fashion with a commanding 4-0 victory over Malawi in an international friendly played in Casablanca, Morocco, on Thursday, July 23, 2026.
Forward Doris Boaduwaa delivered a standout performance, scoring a superb hat-trick as the Black Queens produced an impressive display on both ends of the pitch to secure a confidence-boosting win ahead of the continental tournament.
Boaduwaa Leads Ghana’s Attack
The Black Queens, under the guidance of head coach Kim Lars Björkegren, controlled the match from the opening whistle and created several scoring opportunities with their attacking intensity.
Boaduwaa opened the scoring in the 8th minute, giving Ghana an early advantage before doubling the lead in the 37th minute with another well-taken finish.
She completed her hat-trick just two minutes into the second half, finding the back of the net in the 47th minute to put the Black Queens firmly in control.
Midfielder Sharon Sampson added the fourth goal in the 74th minute, capping an impressive team performance that left Malawi with no route back into the contest.
Solid Display at Both Ends
While Ghana’s attacking display grabbed the headlines, the Black Queens were equally impressive defensively.
The team remained organized throughout the match, limiting Malawi’s attacking opportunities and successfully neutralizing any attempts to launch counterattacks.
The disciplined defensive performance ensured Ghana finished the game with a clean sheet, providing another positive takeaway for the technical team ahead of the tournament.
Confidence Boost Before WAFCON
The victory marks the end of Ghana’s intensive training camp in Morocco, where the Black Queens have been fine-tuning their preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.
The convincing result is expected to boost confidence within the squad as the team looks to make a strong impression at the tournament.
Focus Shifts to Group D
The Black Queens have been drawn in Group D, where they will face Cape Verde, Cameroon, and Mali in the group stage.
Ghana will begin its WAFCON 2026 campaign against Cape Verde on July 29, 2026, with hopes of progressing to the knockout stages and competing for continental glory.
With their attacking unit firing on all cylinders and the defense showing resilience, the Black Queens will head into the tournament with renewed belief following an encouraging performance against Malawi.
Source: Omanghana
