The Black Queens of Ghana concluded their nine-day training tour in Senegal with a gritty yet disappointing 1-0 loss to the Teranga Lionesses in their second international friendly.

Despite a commendable display, the Queens came up short, unable to find the back of the net as Senegal seized on a defensive slip-up to snatch victory in Dakar. 

The solitary goal in the second half served as a harsh reminder of the fine margins between success and failure, leaving the Black Queens with valuable lessons to absorb as they fine-tune their preparations for the upcoming TotalEnergies Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).

The two friendlies played during their training camp will undoubtedly prove beneficial as the team returns home to refine their strategies ahead of the tournament. 

Although the defeat is a setback, the intense matches and training sessions in Senegal have provided the head coach Kim Lars Björkegren and his technical team with crucial insights into the team’s match fitness and tactical awareness.

Ghana won the first game 1-0 after Evelyn Badu headed home a beautiful cross from Princess Marfo, despite being a player down following Anesthesia Achiaa’s red card in the 63rd minute.

This marks Ghana’s first appearance at the CAF African Schools Football Championship continental finals having fallen short of qualification in the 2023-24 season where they were edged by Togo in the finals.

The Ghanaians, who automatically qualify as hosts, were exceptional in during the WAFU B qualifiers where they went finished as champions following their victory over Benin in the qualifiers held in Niamey, Niger.

They head into the finals as one of the tournament’s strong favourites who will be looking at making a good impression in front of their local fans in Accra.

Their qualification came as a result of them emerging victorious against equally strong competition from Cote d’Ivoire, who finished third, as well as second-placed Benin, who will be the second WAFU B side to represent the WAFU B zone at the continental finals this year.

The tournament will also be an exciting opportunity for their star player, Acquah Ignatus Gyril to shine in front of her home fans. Gyril finished as top goalscorer with three goals at the WAFU B qualifiers.

Record at the CAF African Schools Football Championship continental finals: 2022-23: Did not qualify 2023-24: Did not qualify 

Record at the CAF African Schools Football Championship WAFU B zonal finals:

2022-23: Group Stages

2023-24: Runners-Up

2024-25: Winners

Ghana’s capital city, Accra, will host the maiden meeting of the newly elected Executive Committee of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) on April 26, 2025 at the five-star Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City.

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) Executive Committee will convene in Accra on April 26, 2025, at 10:00am.

This meeting is expected to take key decisions aimed at enhancing the development of the African game across all levels.

In accordance with the provisions of the CAF Statutes, CAF’s new Vice-Presidents will be elected at the meeting. The election of the Vice-Presidents is not only a fulfilment of a major governance requirement; their roles are of great importance for the development of African football.

The meeting will be chaired by the CAF President who was overwhelmingly endorsed for a fresh 4-year term by the 54 Member Associations if CAF, and will discuss topical issues affecting African football, including development programs, competitions and governance.

The meeting will also focus on CAF’s various initiatives and programmes for the promotion of football excellence in Africa.

Ghana is ready to host the CAF Executive Committee meeting, which brings together seasoned CAF administrators from across Africa.