Ghana women's national football team

This article is about the women's team. For the men's team, see Ghana national football team.

Ghana

Nickname(s)	Black Queens
Association	GFA
Confederation	CAF (Africa)
Sub-confederation	WAFU (West Africa)
Head coach	Nora Häuptle
Captain	Elizabeth Addo [1]
Most caps	Portia Boakye
FIFA code	GHA
First colours Second colours
FIFA ranking
Current	66 (13 December 2024) [2]
Highest	42 (June 2008)
Lowest	66 (August – December 2024)
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

Kumasi Sports Stadium

Tamale Stadium

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

Main article: Ghana women's national football team results

Legend

  Win  Draw  Loss  Fixture

2023

Ghana   v   Guinea

18 July 2023 (2023-07-18) 2024 Olympic qualifying	Ghana	4–0 (7–0 agg.)	Guinea	Accra, Ghana
				Stadium: Accra Sports Stadium
Note: Ghana won 7–0 on aggregate.

Rwanda   v   Ghana

20 September 2023 (2023-09-20) 2024 AFWCON qualification First round 1st leg	Rwanda	0–7	Ghana	Kigali, Rwanda
15:00  UTC+2		Report	Boaduwaa 3' Badu 14', 64' Adubea 28' Kusi 51' Achiaa 76', 81'	Stadium: Kigali Pelé Stadium

Ghana   v   Rwanda

26 September 2023 (2023-09-26) 2024 AFWCON qualification First round 2nd leg	Ghana	5–0 (12–0 agg.)	Rwanda	Accra, Ghana
16:00  UTC±0	Alice Kusi 22', 26', 37' Badu 42' Nyamekye 90+3'	Report (GFA)		Stadium: Accra Sports Stadium Referee: Jacqueline Nikiema (Burkina Faso)
Note: Ghana won 12–0 on aggregate.

Benin   v   Ghana

27 October 2023 (2023-10-27) 2024 Olympic qualifying	Benin	0–3	Ghana	Cotonou, Benin
18:00  UTC+1		Report	Boaduwaa 44' (pen.) Assifuah 73', 78'	Stadium: Stade de l'Amitié

Ghana   v   Benin

31 October 2023 (2023-10-31) 2024 Olympic qualifying	Ghana	2–0 (5–0 agg.)	Benin	Accra, Ghana
				Stadium: Accra Sports Stadium
Note: Ghana won 5–0 on aggregate

Ghana   v   Namibia

1 December 2023 (2023-12-01) 2024 AFWCON qualification Second round 1st leg	Ghana	3–1	Namibia	Accra, Ghana
15:30  UTC±0	Boaduwaa 26', 58' Boakye 37'	Report	Boakye 69' (o.g.)	Stadium: Accra Sports Stadium Referee: Ghada Mehat (Algeria)

Namibia   v   Ghana

5 December 2023 (2023-12-05) 2024 AFWCON qualification Second round 2nd leg	Namibia	1–0 (2–3 agg.)	Ghana	Pretoria, South Africa
	Nanamus 15'			Stadium: Lucas Moripe Stadium
Note: Ghana won 3–2 on aggregate.

2024

Ghana   v   Zambia

23 February 2024 (2024-02-23) 2024 Olympic qualifying	Ghana	0–1	Zambia	Accra, Ghana
			Kundananji 18'	Stadium: Accra Sports Stadium

Zambia   v   Ghana

28 February 2024 (2024-02-28) 2024 Olympic qualifying	Zambia	3–3 (4–3 agg.)	Ghana	Ndola, Zambia
	Banda 10', 90+6' Assifuah 61' (o.g.)		Assifuah 22' Boaduwaa 55' Bugre 64'	Stadium: Levy Mwanawasa Stadium
Note: Zambia won 4–3 on aggregate.

Japan   v   Ghana

13 July MS&AD Cup	Japan	4–0	Ghana	Kanazawa, Japan
15:20  UTC+9	Tanaka 51' Hamano 65' Fujino 67' Ueki 80'	Report (JFA)		Stadium: Kanazawa Go Go Curry Stadium Attendance: 9,648 Referee: Oh Hyeon-jeong (Korea)

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

See also: Category:Ghana women's national football team managers

• Anthony Edusei (1993) ^[16]
• Jones Ofosuhene (1997)
• Emmanuel Kwasi Afranie (1998–1999)
• P.S.K. Paha (2000–2002) ^[17]
• Oko Aryee (2002–) ^[18]
• John Eshun (2005) ^[19]
• Bashir Hayford (2005–2006, no competitive games)
• Isaac Paha 2006–2008) ^[20]
• Mumuni Gamel (2008–2009) ^[21]
• Anthony Edusei (2009–2011) ^[22]
• Kuuku Dadzie (2011–2012) ^[23]
• Yusif Basigi (2013–2017) ^[24]
• Didi Dramani (2017–2018) ^{[25] [26]}
• Mercy Tagoe-Quarcoo (2018)
• Bashir Hayford (2018–2019) ^[27]
• Mercy Tagoe-Quarcoo (2019–2023) ^[28]
• Nora Häuptle (2023–2025) ^[29]
• Kim Björkegren (2025-present) ^[30]

Players

See also: Category:Ghana women's international footballers

Current squad

The following 22 players were called up for friendly match against Japan on 13 July 2024. ^{[31] [32]}

Caps and goals as of 10 March 2020 after the match against Kenya.

No.	Pos.	Player	Date of birth (age)	Club
1	1 GK	Cynthia Konlan	(2002-11-29) 29 November 2002 (age 22)	Al-Hilal
22	1 GK	Victoria Agyei	(1996-05-15) 15 May 1996 (age 28)	Antalya Spor
2	2 DF	Philomena Abakah	(2002-11-01) 1 November 2002 (age 22)	Red Star Belgrade
3	2 DF	Linda Eshun	(1992-08-05) 5 August 1992 (age 32)	Íþróttafélag Reykjavíkur
4	2 DF	Nina Norshie	(2001-09-14) 14 September 2001 (age 23)	Florida State University
6	2 DF	Mavis Owusu	(2003-12-07) 7 December 2003 (age 21)	Al-Hilal
7	2 DF	Susan Duah	(2002-02-03) 3 February 2002 (age 22)	Hapoel Katamon Jerusalem  [ he ]
16	2 DF	Adama Alhassan	(2002-11-28) 28 November 2002 (age 22)	Army Ladies
17	2 DF	Portia Boakye (captain)	(1989-04-17) 17 April 1989 (age 35)	Hapoel Petah Tikva
5	3 MF	Grace Asantewaa	(2000-12-05) 5 December 2000 (age 24)	Juárez
8	3 MF	Grace Acheampong	(2000-09-06) 6 September 2000 (age 24)	BIIK Shymkent
12	3 MF	Anasthesia Achiaa	(2003-12-20) 20 December 2003 (age 21)	Beylerbeyi
13	3 MF	Evelyn Badu	(2003-09-11) 11 September 2003 (age 21)	Fleury 91
14	3 MF	Stella Nyamekye	(2006-12-18) 18 December 2006 (age 18)	Dreamz Ladies
20	3 MF	Jacqueline Owusu	(2002-06-12) 12 June 2002 (age 22)	Real Sociedad
21	3 MF	Azumah Bugre	(2002-12-15) 15 December 2002 (age 22)	IFK Norrköping
9	4 FW	Doris Boaduwaa	(2002-12-24) 24 December 2002 (age 22)	Hapoel Katamon Jerusalem  [ he ]
10	4 FW	Princella Adubea	(1998-12-27) 27 December 1998 (age 26)	Hapoel Ra'anana
11	4 FW	Alice Kusi	(1995-01-12) 12 January 1995 (age 30)	Al Hilal
15	4 FW	Vivian Adjei	(2000-01-14) 14 January 2000 (age 25)	Beşiktaş
18	4 FW	Mukarama Abdulai	(2002-10-16) 16 October 2002 (age 22)	Hasaacas Ladies
19	4 FW	Princess Marfo	(2003-10-02) 2 October 2003 (age 21)	Bay FC

(Players are listed within position group by order of kit number, seniority, caps, goals, and then alphabetically)

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	Afi Amenyeku	(2002-05-25) 25 May 2002 (age 22)			Northern Ladies	v.   Benin, 27 October 2023 PRE
GK	Kerrie McCarthy	(2000-10-22) 22 October 2000 (age 24)			Kumasi Sports Academy	v.   Japan, 13 July 2024PRE
GK	Safiatu Salifu	(2002-03-03) 3 March 2002 (age 22)			Young Africans	v.   Japan, 13 July 2024PRE
DF	Martha Appiah	(2002-03-20) 20 March 2002 (age 22)			Pyunik	v.   Benin, 27 October 2023 PRE
DF	Justice Tweneboaa	(2001-10-28) 28 October 2001 (age 23)			BIIK Shymkent	v.   Rwanda, 26 September 2023
DF	Shine Agbomadzi	(2001-06-11) 11 June 2001 (age 23)			FAR Rabat	v.   Benin,31 October 2023
DF	Janet Egyir	(1992-05-07) 7 May 1992 (age 32)			Hapoel Katamon Jerusalem  [ he ]	v.   Zambia, 28 February 2024
DF	Comfort Yeboah	(2006-12-17) 17 December 2006 (age 18)			Ampem Darkoa	v.   Japan, 13 July 2024PRE
DF	Bridget Adu	(1999-02-09) 9 February 1999 (age 25)			Luton Town Ladies	v.   Japan, 13 July 2024PRE
MF	Ernestina Abambila	(1998-12-30) 30 December 1998 (age 26)			Győr	v.   Namibia, 5 December 2023
MF	Jennifer Cudjoe	(1994-03-07) 7 March 1994 (age 30)			Nordsjælland	v.   Zambia, 28 February 2024
MF	Mafia Nyame	(2004-10-07) 7 October 2004 (age 20)			Faith Ladies	v.   Zambia, 28 February 2024
MF	Fiduos Yakubu	(2000-09-06) 6 September 2000 (age 24)			Hasaacas Ladies	v.   Zambia, 28 February 2024
MF	Victoria Osei	(2002-07-30) 30 July 2002 (age 22)			TP Mazembe	v.   Japan, 13 July 2024PRE
MF	Wasila Diwura-Soale				Tampa Bay Sun FC	v.   Japan, 13 July 2024PRE
MF	Fridaus Yakubu				Hasaacas Ladies	v.   Japan, 13 July 2024PRE
FW	Freda Ayisi	(1994-10-21) 21 October 1994 (age 30)			Charlton Athletic
FW	Princess Owusu	(2005-05-15) 15 May 2005 (age 19)			Fabulous Ladies F.C.	2024 Olympic qualifying PRE
FW	Success Ameyaa	(2005-08-05) 5 August 2005 (age 19)			Hasaacas Ladies	v.   Benin,27 October 2023PRE
FW	Gifty Assifuah	(2000-07-23) 23 July 2000 (age 24)			Unattached	v.   Japan, 13 July 2024PRE
FW	Sherifatu Sumaila	(1996-11-30) 30 November 1996 (age 28)			Hapoel Petah Tikva	v.   Japan, 13 July 2024PRE
FW	Mary Amponsah	(2006-04-16) 16 April 2006 (age 18)			Ampem Darkoa	v.   Japan, 13 July 2024PRE
Notes: PRE: Preliminary squad

Other players

• Alberta Sackey – 2002 African Women Player of the Year ^[33]
• Adjoa Bayor – 2003 African Women Player of the Year ^[33]

Captains

• Alberta Sackey (199?–2003) ^[34]
• Memunatu Sulemana (2003–2006) ^{[35] [36]}
• Adjoa Bayor (2006–2010) ^{[35] [37]}
• Florence Okoe (2010–2012) ^[38]
• Leticia Zikpi (2012–2014) ^[39] General Captain (2018) ^{[40] [41]}
• Elizabeth Addo (2016–) ^[1]

Competitive record

FIFA Women's World Cup

Main article: Ghana at the 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
Total	Group stage	3/9	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 [42]	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	Qualified
Total	Runners-up	13/15	45	22	8	15	72	49

*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

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External links

• Official website, Ghanafa.org