Black Queens to face Super Falcons in WAFCON preparatory friendly

Ghana's senior national women's football team, the Black Queens, are set to face a significant challenge in their preparations for the 2026 TotalEnergies Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). They will compete in a high-profile international friendly match against the formidable Super Falcons of Nigeria this Saturday.

The eagerly anticipated encounter is scheduled to kick off at 4 p.m. at the Stade El Abir Zaouli. This match serves as a crucial part of the Black Queens' training regimen, aiming to enhance team chemistry and provide a stern test ahead of the continental tournament.

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The match against the Super Falcons is expected to offer a stern test while building team chemistry for the challenges ahead.

The Black Queens enter this friendly on a high note, having secured a confidence-boosting 1-0 victory over Cote d'Ivoire in their opening pre-tournament friendly. Sharon Sampson scored the decisive goal in the 75th minute, signaling good form for the Ghanaian side.

This friendly against the Super Falcons not only offers a tough competitive environment but also reignites one of the notable rivalries in African women's football. Both teams will be eager to secure a positive result to build momentum and confidence as they head into the WAFCON.

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The friendly also renews one of African women’s football’s notable rivalries, with both sides eager to head into the WAFCON on the back of a positive result.