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Ghana withdraws from 3-nation tourney in Tanzania

From Ghanaian Times · () English

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  • Ghana's senior women's national football team, the Black Queens, has withdrawn from a three-nation tournament in Tanzania.
  • The tournament was scheduled from June 1 to June 9 and was intended as preparation for the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).
  • The team will now prepare in Accra and play friendly matches locally.

The Ghana Black Queens will not participate in the upcoming three-nation women's football tournament scheduled to be held in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The tournament, part of the June FIFA international window, was set to feature hosts Tanzania, Ghana, and Malawi from June 1 to June 9.

This competition was a crucial part of the Black Queens' preparations for the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). However, following a decision to withdraw, the team will now focus its preparations in Accra during the FIFA window. They are expected to engage in friendly matches within the capital city.

In related news, four players have been selected to join the Black Queens squad for their upcoming training camp. Goalkeeper Osman Huzeima of Jonina Football Academy, Diana Amoako of Ampem Darkoa Ladies, Mavis Owusu of Fomeget GSK in Turkey, and Portugal-based Louisa Animwaa have earned call-ups. Their inclusion follows a two-day screening exercise led by Black Queens B head coach Yusif Basigi and monitored by Coach Kim Lars Bjorkegren. The screening was designed to identify promising talent capable of strengthening the senior national team.

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