Ghana’s senior women’s national team, the Black Queens, will lock horns with Benin in a crucial pre-tournament friendly on Tuesday, June 25, as part of their build-up to the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco.

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) confirmed the fixture after initial opponents Botswana withdrew from the scheduled match. Benin steps in as a replacement for the second of three preparatory games arranged to fine-tune the Queens ahead of the continental showpiece.

This match follows Ghana’s confident 3-1 win over Malawi in their first warm-up encounter on Saturday. After facing Benin, the Black Queens will round off their friendly series with a high-profile clash against regional rivals Nigeria on June 29.

Coach Nora Häuptle’s side is keen on making a strong impression at the tournament, which kicks off on July 5. Ghana opens their Group C campaign against reigning champions South Africa on July 7.