Ghana women's national football team
| Nickname | Black Queens | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Association | GFA | ||
| Confederation | CAF (Africa) | ||
| Sub-confederation | WAFU (West Africa) | ||
| Head coach | Kim Björkegren | ||
| Captain | Portia Boakye [1] | ||
| Most caps | Portia Boakye | ||
| FIFA code | GHA | ||
| |||
| FIFA ranking | |||
| Current | 62 5 (11 December 2025)[2] | ||
| Highest | 42 (June 2008) | ||
| Lowest | 66 (August – December 2024; June 2025) | ||
| First international | |||
| Nigeria 5–1 Ghana (Lagos, Nigeria; 16 February 1991) | |||
| Biggest win | |||
| Ghana 13–0 Guinea (Conakry, Guinea; 11 July 2004)[3] | |||
| Biggest defeat | |||
| Germany 11–0 Ghana (Paderborn, Germany; 22 July 2016) | |||
| World Cup | |||
| Appearances | 3 (first in 1999) | ||
| Best result | Group stage (1999, 2003, 2007) | ||
| Women's Africa Cup of Nations | |||
| Appearances | 12 (first in 1991) | ||
| Best result | Runners-up (1998, 2002, 2006) | ||
The Ghana women's national football team represents Ghana in international women's football. The team is governed by the Ghana Football Association. Its players are known as the Black Queens.[4]
Team image
Nickname
The Ghana women's national football team has been known or nicknamed as the "Black Queens."[4][5][6]
Kit supplier
| Kit supplier | Period |
|---|---|
| Erima | 1991–1992 |
| Adidas | 1992–2000 |
| Kappa | 2000–2005 |
| Puma | 2005– |
Home stadium
Grounds and training grounds
World Cup and Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches have been played at the Essipong Stadium in Sekondi-Takoradi, Kumasi Sports Stadium in Kumasi, the Cape Coast Sports Stadium in Cape Coast, the Accra Sports Stadium in the Accra and the Tamale Stadium in Tamale.[7]
The Black Queen's training facilities and training grounds are Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence also known as the National camp site or the GFA Technical Centre (GSCE) located in Prampram.[8][9][10][11]
Rivalry
The black queens have a rivalry with the Super Falcons, the Nigeria women's national football team dating to when they played their first international match.[12][13][14][15]
Results and fixtures
- Legend
Win Draw Loss Fixture
2025
| 21 February Friendly | Morocco | 1–0 | Ghana | Casablanca, Morocco |
| 18:00 UTC+1 | Ouzraoui Diki 90+1' | Report | Stadium: Père Jégo Stadium |
| 8 April Friendly | Senegal | 1–0 | Ghana | Thiès, Senegal |
| 17:00 UTC+1 | H. Diallo 90' | Report | Stadium: Stade Lat-Dior |
| 30 May Friendly | Ivory Coast | 3–3 | Ghana | Abidjan, Ivory Coast |
| 19:00 UTC+0 | Report |
|
Stadium: Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium Referee: Edoh Kindedji (Togo) |
| 3 June Friendly | Ivory Coast | 1–0 | Ghana | Abidjan, Ivory Coast |
| 19:00 UTC+0 | Ouédraogo 52' | Report | Stadium: Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium |
| 21 June Friendly | Ghana | 3–1 | Malawi | Benslimane, Morocco |
| 17:00 UTC+1 | Boaduwaa 23' (pen.), 32', 81' | Report | Sani 15' | Stadium: Ziaida Sports Complex |
| 25 June Friendly | Ghana | 4–2 | Benin | Benslimane, Morocco |
| 17:00 UTC+1 |
|
Report | Gbedjissi 12', 32' (pen.) | Stadium: Ziaida Sports Complex |
| 29 June Friendly | Ghana | 1−3 | Nigeria | Benslimane, Morocco |
| 17:00 UTC+1 | Report | Stadium: Ziaida Sports Complex |
| 7 July CAF WAFCON 2024 GS | South Africa | 2–0 | Ghana | Oujda, Morocco |
| 17:00 |
|
Report | Stadium: Honneur Stadium Referee: Bouchra Karboubi (Morocco) |
| 11 July CAF WAFCON 2024 GS | Ghana | 1–1 | Mali | Berkane, Morocco |
| 17:00 |
|
Report |
|
Stadium: Berkane Stadium Referee: Ghada Mehat (Algeria) |
| 14 July 2025 CAF WAFCON 2024 GS | Ghana | 4 - 1 | Tanzania | Berkane, Morocco |
| 20:00 UTC+1 |
|
Report |
|
Stadium: Berkane Stadium Referee: Dorsaf Ganouati (Tunisia) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dorsaf_Ganouati |
| 19 July 2025 2024 WAFCON QF | Algeria | 0–0 (a.e.t.) (2–4 p) | Ghana | Berkane, Morocco |
| 18:00 UTC+1 | Report | Stadium: Berkane Stadium Referee: Aline Umutoni (Rwanda) | ||
| Penalties | ||||
| Dafeur Guellati Belloumou Taleb Muller |
Bonsu Boaduwaa Boye-Hlorkah Badu |
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| 22 July 2025 CAF WAFCON 2024 SF | Morocco | 1–1 (a.e.t.) (4–2 p) | Ghana | Rabat, Morocco |
| 21:00 |
|
Report |
|
Stadium: Olympic Stadium Referee: Suavis Iratunga (Burundi) |
| Penalties | ||||
| 25 July CAF WAFCON 2024 3rd | Ghana | 1–1 (4–3 p) | South Africa | Casablanca, Morocco |
| 21:00 | Report |
|
Stadium: Larbi Zaouli Stadium Referee: Shahenda El Maghrabi (Egypt) | |
| Penalties | ||||
| 23 October 2025 2026 WAFCON qualifying | Egypt | 0–3 | Ghana | Ismailia |
| 18:00 UTC+2 | Report (FIFA) | Stadium: Suez Canal Stadium Referee: Akhona Makalima (South Africa)[16] |
| 28 October 2025 2026 WAFCON qualifying | Ghana | 4–0 | Egypt | Accra |
| 15:30 UTC+0 | Report (FIFA) | Stadium: Accra Sports Stadium Referee: Antsino Twanyanyukwa (Namibia) | ||
| Note: Ghana won 7–0 on aggregate. | ||||
| 2 December Friendly | England | 2–0 | Ghana | Southampton, England |
| 19:00 GMT | Report | Stadium: St Mary's Stadium Attendance: 20,252 Referee: Lina Lehtovaara (Finland) |
2026
| 28 February 2026 Pink Ladies Cup | Ghana | 4–0 | Hong Kong | Al Hamriyah, UAE |
| 16:00 UTC+4 |
|
Report | Stadium: Al Hamriya Sports Club Stadium |
| 3 March 2026 Pink Ladies Cup | Russia | 0–4 | Ghana | Al Hamriyah, UAE |
| 16:00 UTC+4 | Report | Stadium: Al Hamriya Sports Club Stadium |
| 6 March 2026 Pink Ladies Cup | Ghana | Cancelled | Tanzania | Al Hamriyah, UAE |
| 21:00 UTC+4 | Stadium: Al Hamriya Sports Club Stadium |
Coaching staff
- As of January 2025
| Role | Name |
|---|---|
| Head coach | Kim Björkegren |
| Assistant coach | Aboagye Dacosta |
| Assistant coach | Joyce Boatey-Agyei |
| Pysiotherapist | Margaret Foli |
| Goalkeeping coach | Raymond Fenny |
| Welfare manager | Anita Wiredu-Minta |
| Kits manager | Patience Quarshie |
| Team doctor | Caryn Agyeman Prempeh |
| Team nurse | Rosemary Aseidua |
Manager history
- Anthony Edusei (1993)[17]
- Jones Ofosuhene (1997)
- Emmanuel Kwasi Afranie (1998–1999)
- P.S.K. Paha (2000–2002)[18]
- Oko Aryee (2002–)[19]
- John Eshun (2005)[20]
- Bashir Hayford (2005–2006, no competitive games)
- Isaac Paha 2006–2008)[21]
- Mumuni Gamel (2008–2009)[22]
- Anthony Edusei (2009–2011)[23]
- Kuuku Dadzie (2011–2012)[24]
- Yusif Basigi (2013–2017)[25]
- Didi Dramani (2017–2018)[26][27]
- Mercy Tagoe-Quarcoo (2018)[28]
- Bashir Hayford (2018–2019)[29]
- Mercy Tagoe-Quarcoo (2019–2023)[30]
- Nora Häuptle (2023–2025)[31]
- Kim Björkegren (2025-present)[32]
Players
Current squad
(Players listed by position, not by kit number. Ages as of 2 December 2025.)
Recent call-ups
The following players have been called up to a Ghana squad in the past 12 months.
| Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club | Latest call-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GK | Safiatu Salifu | 3 March 2002 | Young Africans | v. Morocco,21 February 2025 | ||
| GK | Afi Amenyeku | 15 November 2005 | FK Apolonia Fier | v. Egypt,28 October 2025 | ||
| DF | Jacqueline Owusu | 12 June 2002 | - | - | Hapoel Tel Aviv | v. South Africa,25 July 2025 |
| MF | Sarah Nyarko | — | Dreamz Ladies F.C. | v. Egypt,28 October 2025 | ||
| MF | Grace Asantewaa | 5 December 2000 | Juárez | v. Egypt,28 October 2025 | ||
| MF | Jennifer Cudjoe | 7 March 1994 | DC Power | v. Egypt,28 October 2025 | ||
| MF | Evelyn Badu | 11 September 2002 | Molde | v. Egypt,28 October 2025 | ||
| MF | Nancy Amoh | 18 September 2005 | Ampem Darkoa | v. Egypt,28 October 2025 | ||
| FW | Sherifatu Sumaila | 30 November 1996 | - | - | Al-Shabab | v. South Africa,25 July 2025 |
| FW | Wasiima Mohammed | 22 March 2004 | - | - | FC Zürich | v. South Africa,25 July 2025 |
| FW | Abigail Appiah | — | Unspecified | v. Egypt,28 October 2025 | ||
Notes:
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Other players
- Alberta Sackey – 2002 African Women Player of the Year[34]
- Adjoa Bayor – 2003 African Women Player of the Year[34]
Captains
- Alberta Sackey (199?–2003)[35]
- Memunatu Sulemana (2003–2006)[36][37]
- Adjoa Bayor (2006–2010)[36][38]
- Florence Okoe (2010–2012)[39]
- Leticia Zikpi (2012–2014)[40] General Captain (2018)[41][42]
- Elizabeth Addo (2016–)[43]
Competitive record
FIFA Women's World Cup
| FIFA Women's World Cup record | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Result | Position | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | Squad |
| 1991 | Did not qualify | ||||||||
| 1995 | |||||||||
| 1999 | Group stage | 13th | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 10 | Squad |
| 2003 | 12th | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | Squad | |
| 2007 | 15th | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 15 | Squad | |
| 2011 | Did not qualify | ||||||||
| 2015 | |||||||||
| 2019 | |||||||||
| 2023 | |||||||||
| 2027 | To be determined | ||||||||
| 2031 | To be determined | ||||||||
| 2035 | To be determined | ||||||||
| Total | Group stage | 3/12 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 30 | |
| FIFA Women's World Cup history | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Round | Date | Opponent | Result | Stadium |
| 1999 | Group stage | 20 June | Australia | D 1–1 | Foxboro Stadium, Foxborough |
| 23 June | China | L 0–7 | Civic Stadium, Portland | ||
| 26 June | Sweden | L 0–2 | Soldier Field, Chicago | ||
| 2003 | Group stage | 21 September | China | L 0–1 | The Home Depot Center, Carson |
| 25 September | Russia | L 0–3 | |||
| 28 September | Australia | W 2–1 | PGE Park, Portland | ||
| 2007 | Group stage | 12 September | Australia | L 1–4 | Yellow Dragon Sports Center, Hangzhou |
| 15 September | Canada | L 0–4 | |||
| 20 September | Norway | L 2–7 | |||
Olympic Games
| Olympic Games record | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Result | Position | Pld | W | D* | L | GF | GA | Squad |
| 1996 | Africa not eligible | ||||||||
| 2000 | Did not qualify | ||||||||
| 2004 | |||||||||
| 2008 | |||||||||
| 2012 | |||||||||
| 2016 | |||||||||
| 2020 | |||||||||
| 2024 | |||||||||
| 2028 | To be determined | ||||||||
| Total | 0/7 | ||||||||
Women's Africa Cup of Nations
| Women's Africa Cup of Nations record | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Result | Position | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | Squad |
| 1991 | Quarter-finals | 5th | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 7 | Squad |
| 1995 | Semi-finals | 4th | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | Squad |
| 1998 | Runners-up | 2nd | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 4 | Squad |
| 2000 | Third place | 3rd | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 6 | Squad |
| 2002 | Runners-up | 2nd | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 4 | Squad |
| 2004 | Third place | 3rd | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 2 | Squad |
| 2006 | Runners-up | 2nd | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 2 | Squad |
| 2008 | Group stage | 5th | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | Squad |
| 2010 | Group stage | 5th | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | Squad |
| 2012 | Did not qualify | ||||||||
| 2014 | Group stage | 5th | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | Squad |
| 2016 | Third place[44] | 3rd | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 4 | Squad |
| 2018 | Group stage | 6th | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | Squad |
| 2020 | Cancelled | ||||||||
| 2022 | Did not qualify | ||||||||
| 2024 | Third place | 3rd | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 6 | Squad |
| Total | Runners-up | 13/15 | 51 | 23 | 12 | 16 | 79 | 55 | |
- *Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.
African Games
| African Games record | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Result | Position | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | |
| 2003 | Did not enter | ||||||||
| 2007 | |||||||||
| 2011 | |||||||||
| 2015 | Gold medalist | 1st | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | |
| 2019 | Did not enter | ||||||||
| 2023 | Gold medalist | 1st | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 5 | |
| Total | 2 Gold medals | 2/6 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 6 | |
WAFU Women's Cup
| WAFU Zone B Women's Cup record | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Result | Position | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA |
| 2018 | Champions | 1st | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 3 |
| 2019 | Third place | 3rd | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Total | 1 Title | 1/1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 17 |
Honours
Major competitions
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External links
- Official website, Ghanafa.org
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