The Black Queens put on a fine display on Friday afternoon to dispatch Namibia 3-1 in the first leg of the final round of the qualifiers for the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) tournament.
Nora Hauptle’s ladies conceded for the first time since the Swiss coach took over the team in February 2023.
Doris Boaduwaa opened the scoring for the Black Queens 26 minutes into the game before Portia Boakye scored straight from a corner to send Ghana into the break 2-0 up.
Doris struck a second of the game from close range to give the Black Queens a 3-0 lead in the 58th minute.
Portia Boakye then turned the ball into her own net to reduce the deficit for Namibia, ending the game 3-1.
Watch highlights of the game below:
The result means the Black Queens are on course to secure a return to the Women’s AFCON after failing to qualify for the last two editions.
The second leg will be played in Namibia on Tuesday, December 5, and if the Black Queens get it done, they will be through to the Women’s AFCON.
