Ghana’s Black Queens suffered a 2-0 defeat to England’s Lionesses in an international friendly match at St. Mary’s Stadium in Southampton.
England opened the scoring in the sixth minute through Lucia Kendall, and Alessia Russo sealed the win with a 95th-minute penalty.
The Black Queens, led by coach Kim Lars Björkegren, made changes in the second half, but England maintained their dominance with superior possession and disciplined defending.
Newcomer Benedicte Simon made her debut for Ghana, adding experience to the team’s defense.
The match was a crucial test for Ghana, serving as a gauge for their progress ahead of next year’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.
Despite the loss, the Black Queens showed resilience and flair, and fans will be looking forward to their future matches.
