Black Queens Set for Senegal Friendlies Ahead of WAFCON Return
The Black Queens of Ghana are gearing up for two international friendlies against Senegal as part of their preparation for the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco.
The Ghanaian women’s national team will face the Teranga Lionesses on April 5, 2025, in Dakar, with a second encounter scheduled three days later. These matches mark a crucial step in the team’s journey back to WAFCON after missing the last two editions.
Coach Kim Lars Bjorkegeren is expected to use the friendlies to fine-tune his squad as they prepare for the continental showdown. This follows the Black Queens’ narrow 1-0 defeat to hosts Morocco in a friendly earlier this year, where a last-minute goal sealed their loss.
Returning to WAFCON for the first time since 2018, the Black Queens face a tough challenge in Group C. They will battle reigning champions South Africa, familiar West African rivals Mali, and Tanzania.
The 2025 WAFCON kicks off on July 5 and concludes on July 26, promising intense competition as the Black Queens aim to make a lasting impression under their new coach.