The Black Queens continued their build-up to next week’s high-profile friendly against England with a 3-1 win over Aston Villa in a closed-door training match.
The game forms part of Ghana’s preparations for Tuesday’s meeting with the European champions at St Mary’s Stadium in Southampton, as the team gears up for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.
Ghana head into the England test with confidence after finishing third at the last WAFCON and remain determined to push further in the upcoming tournament. Taking on top European opposition at this stage is viewed as a crucial step toward strengthening the squad’s competitiveness.
Coach Kim Lars Bjorkeren has most of his core players in camp, with French-born defender Benedicte Simon joining the group later in the week and settling in quickly. Her arrival boosts the team’s depth as they prepare for a busy year.
The victory over Aston Villa is an encouraging sign as the Black Queens fine-tune their intensity and rhythm ahead of Tuesday’s challenge.
