Ghana's senior women's national team, the Black Queens, defeated Egypt 3-0 in Ismailia during the first leg of their 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations
(WAFCON) qualifiers. The away victory puts Ghana in a commanding position to qualify for the 2026 WAFCON, which will be held in Morocco.
Analysis of Ghana's victory
Dominant performance: From the outset, Ghana asserted their dominance over Egypt, controlling the pace of the game with an organized defense and relentless attacking flair.
Key goalscorers: Striker Doris Boaduwaa opened the scoring in the 42nd minute, rewarding Ghana's first-half pressure. Mary Amponsah and Grace Asantewaa added late goals to seal the comfortable 3-0 win.
Numerical advantage: Egypt's challenge was made even tougher when Habiba Essam Mohammed was sent off in the 52nd minute, giving Ghana a numerical advantage for most of the second half.
Confidence for the second leg: The 3-0 away win gives Ghana a significant advantage heading into the second leg in Accra. the team can feel confident about their chances of securing qualification.
What's next?
The Black Queens will host Egypt in the return leg on Tuesday, October 28, at the Accra Sports Stadium.
Ghana now only needs to avoid a loss of four goals or more to officially confirm their qualification for the 2026 WAFCON.