Ghana’s Black Queens can secure a place in the quarter-finals of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations with victory over Cameroon in their second Group D match on Sunday.
The Black Queens meet the experienced Indomitable Lionesses at the Moulay Rachid Stadium in Casablanca, having started their campaign with an impressive 2-0 win against Cape Verde.
That result has given Ghana confidence, but head coach Kim Lars Bjorkegren expects a significantly tougher test from a Cameroon side with a strong record in major international tournaments.
“I expect Cameroon to be one level up than Cape Verde,” Bjorkegren said during his pre-match press conference. “We are going to play against a good Cameroon team with experienced players.”
A win would guarantee Ghana a place in the knockout stage and take them closer to their ambition of making a deep run in the competition.
Cameroon are regarded as one of Africa’s most consistent women’s football nations. Their squad includes players with experience of several Women’s Africa Cup of Nations tournaments and FIFA Women’s World Cups, providing the Indomitable Lionesses with a level of tournament knowledge that could prove decisive.
Their experience and tactical discipline are expected to challenge Ghana’s resilience, while their physical strength will provide another test for a Black Queens side that impressed in both attack and defence against Cape Verde.
Bjorkegren will want his players to build on that opening performance, which combined attacking intent with defensive organisation, while maintaining the discipline required to deal with Cameroon’s tournament pedigree.
The Swedish coach has warned his squad that Sunday’s opponents represent a different level of challenge, but Ghana will arrive with renewed optimism after beginning the competition on a positive note.
Kick-off is scheduled for 17:00 GMT. Supporters are anticipating an entertaining contest between two ambitious African football nations, with Ghana’s immediate focus on securing progress from Group D.
The Black Queens’ ambitions extend beyond reaching the quarter-finals. They are also targeting a place in the semi-finals, a result that would secure qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil.
That wider objective adds significance to a match that could become a defining point in Ghana’s tournament. Victory over Cameroon would not only confirm the Black Queens’ place in the last eight but also enhance their reputation as serious contenders capable of challenging Africa’s elite.
With qualification within touching distance, Ghana must now produce another disciplined display against one of the competition’s most experienced teams. A positive result would strengthen the belief generated by the Cape Verde victory and place the Black Queens firmly on course for a potentially deep run at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.
