We’ll prove ourselves against Mali, says Ghana’s Cudjoe

Ghanaian midfielder Jennifer Cudjoe has urged Ghanaians to maintain their belief in the Black Queens as the team prepares for a crucial Group D clash against Mali at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. Victory in this match will guarantee Ghana a place in the tournament's quarter-finals.

The Black Queens' path to the knockout stage hinges on their performance against Mali at the Moulay Rachid Stadium in Casablanca. After opening their campaign with a 2-0 win over Cape Verde, Ghana suffered a narrow defeat to Cameroon. This leaves their qualification dependent on the final group game.

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We want to be the best. We want to get to the World Cup and also get to the final.

Despite the setback, Cudjoe remains optimistic about the team's prospects. "We want to be the best. We want to get to the World Cup and also get to the final," she told the media. She added, "It is always good to hear the feedback from the fans. We are going to show up and prove to them that we are here, and they should trust us."

A win against Mali would not only advance Ghana to the WAFCON quarter-finals but also keep alive their hopes of qualifying for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup. Ghana has not featured in the Women's World Cup since 2007, missing the last four editions. The tournament's four semi-finalists will earn qualification for the 2027 finals, making the upcoming match a significant step towards returning to football's biggest stage.

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It is always good to hear the feedback from the fans. We are going to show up and prove to them that we are here, and they should trust us.