Black Queens announce squad for WAFCON 2026 qualifier against Egypt
The Black Queens technical team has unveiled their squad for the 2026 Africa Women’s Cup of Nations (WAFCON) qualifiers later this month as they aim to return to the continental showpiece.
The first leg is scheduled for Thursday, 23 October 2025, at the Ismailia–Suez Canal Stadium in Suez, Egypt.
Head coach Kim Lars Björkegren has named a strong 24-player squad, blending experience with emerging talent, as Ghana aims to secure qualification for the continental tournament in Morocco.
Goalkeepers Cynthia Fiindib Konlan and Afi Amenyaku headline the list, while the defensive lineup includes key players such as Captain Portia Boakye, Comfort Yeboah, and Susan Ama Duah.
The midfield will be marshalled by Grace Asantewaa, Jennifer Cudjoe, Chantelle Boye-Hlorkah, Evelyn Badu, and Stella Nyamekye, offering both creativity and stability. Former Black Princesses stars Helen Alormenu and Sharon Simpson also make the cut for the first time, adding youthful energy and depth.
In attack, Ghana will rely on the experience of Alice Kusi, Doris Boaduwaa, Princella Adubea, and Mary Amponsah.
The squad also features reliable performers such as Ernestina Abambila, Josephine Bonsu, Nina Norshie, Anasthesia Achiaa, and Louisa Aniwaa, who have all been integral to the team’s recent resurgence.
The Queens, who have shown marked improvement in recent months, are determined to make a swift return to the continental stage.
A win away in Egypt will reduce the pressure for the return fixture five days later, on Tuesday, 28 October 2025, at the Accra Sports Stadium, starting at 3:30 pm.
The Black Queens finished third in the 2024 WAFCON, claiming bronze after defeating South Africa on penalties.
