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]
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Nickname(s) | Black Queens | ||
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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 | ||
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FIFA ranking | |||
Current | 66 ![]() | ||
Highest | 42 (June 2008) | ||
Lowest | 66 (August 2024) | ||
First international | |||
![]() ![]() (Lagos, Nigeria; 16 February 1991) | |||
Biggest win | |||
![]() ![]() (Conakry, Guinea; 11 July 2004)[3] | |||
Biggest defeat | |||
![]() ![]() (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) |
Team image
editNickname
editThe Ghana women's national football team has been known or nicknamed as the "Black Queens."[4][5][6]
Kit supplier
editKit supplier | Period |
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Erima | 1991–1992 |
Adidas | 1992–2000 |
Kappa | 2000–2005 |
Puma | 2005– |
Home stadium
editGrounds and training grounds
editWorld 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
editThe 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
edit- Legend
Win Draw Loss Fixture
2023
edit18 July 2023 2024 Olympic qualifying | Ghana | 4–0 (7–0 agg.) | Guinea | Accra, Ghana |
Stadium: Accra Sports Stadium | ||||
Note: Ghana won 7–0 on aggregate. |
20 September 2023 2024 AFWCON qualification First round 1st leg | Rwanda | 0–7 | Ghana | Kigali, Rwanda |
15:00 UTC+2 | Report | Stadium: Kigali Pelé Stadium |
26 September 2023 2024 AFWCON qualification First round 2nd leg | Ghana | 5–0 (12–0 agg.) | Rwanda | Accra, Ghana |
16:00 UTC±0 |
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Report (GFA) | Stadium: Accra Sports Stadium Referee: Jacqueline Nikiema (Burkina Faso) | |
Note: Ghana won 12–0 on aggregate. |
27 October 2023 2024 Olympic qualifying | Benin | 0–3 | Ghana | Cotonou, Benin |
18:00 UTC+1 | Report | Stadium: Stade de l'Amitié |
31 October 2023 2024 Olympic qualifying | Ghana | 2–0 (5–0 agg.) | Benin | Accra, Ghana |
Stadium: Accra Sports Stadium | ||||
Note: Ghana won 5–0 on aggregate |
1 December 2023 2024 AFWCON qualification Second round 1st leg | Ghana | 3–1 | Namibia | Accra, Ghana |
15:30 UTC±0 | Report | Stadium: Accra Sports Stadium Referee: Ghada Mehat (Algeria) |
5 December 2023 2024 AFWCON qualification Second round 2nd leg | Namibia | 1–0 (2–3 agg.) | Ghana | Pretoria, South Africa |
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Stadium: Lucas Moripe Stadium | |||
Note: Ghana won 3–2 on aggregate. |
2024
edit23 February 2024 2024 Olympic qualifying | Ghana | 0–1 | Zambia | Accra, Ghana |
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Stadium: Accra Sports Stadium |
28 February 2024 2024 Olympic qualifying | Zambia | 3–3 (4–3 agg.) | Ghana | Ndola, Zambia |
Stadium: Levy Mwanawasa Stadium | ||||
Note: Zambia won 4–3 on aggregate. |
13 July MS&AD Cup | Japan | 4–0 | Ghana | Kanazawa, Japan |
15:20 UTC+9 | Report (JFA) | Stadium: Kanazawa Go Go Curry Stadium Attendance: 9,648 Referee: Oh Hyeon-jeong (Korea) |
- Fixtures and Results, Soccerway.com
Coaching staff
edit- As of November 2020[16]
Role | Name |
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Head coach | Nora Häuptle |
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
edit- 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)
- Bashir Hayford (2018–2019)[28]
- Mercy Tagoe-Quarcoo (2019–2023)[29]
- Nora Häuptle (2023–present)[30]
Players
editCurrent squad
editThe 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 | ||
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1 | GK | Cynthia Konlan | 29 November 2002 | Al-Hilal | ||
22 | GK | Victoria Agyei | 15 May 1996 | Antalya Spor | ||
2 | DF | Philomena Abakah | 1 November 2002 | ASA Tel Aviv | ||
3 | DF | Linda Eshun | 5 August 1992 | Íþróttafélag Reykjavíkur | ||
4 | DF | Nina Norshie | 14 September 2001 | Florida State University | ||
6 | DF | Mavis Owusu | 7 December 2003 | Al-Hilal | ||
7 | DF | Susan Ama Duah | 3 February 2002 | Hapoel Katamon Jerusalem | ||
16 | DF | Adama Alhassan | 28 November 2002 | Army Ladies | ||
17 | DF | Portia Boakye (captain) | 17 April 1989 | Hapoel Petah Tikva | ||
5 | MF | Grace Asantewaa | 5 December 2000 | Juárez | ||
8 | MF | Grace Acheampong | 6 September 2000 | BIIK Shymkent | ||
12 | MF | Anasthesia Achiaa | 20 December 2003 | Beylerbeyi | ||
13 | MF | Evelyn Badu | 11 September 2003 | Fleury 91 | ||
14 | MF | Stella Nyamekye | 18 December 2006 | Dreamz Ladies | ||
20 | MF | Jacqueline Owusu | 12 June 2002 | Real Sociedad | ||
21 | MF | Azumah Bugre | 15 December 2002 | IFK Norrköping | ||
9 | FW | Doris Boaduwaa | 24 December 2002 | Spartak Subotica | ||
10 | FW | Princella Adubea | 27 December 1998 | Hapoel Ra'anana | ||
11 | FW | Alice Kusi | 12 January 1995 | Al Hilal | ||
15 | FW | Vivian Adjei | 14 January 2000 | Kiryat Gat | ||
18 | FW | Mukarama Abdulai | 16 October 2002 | Hasaacas Ladies | ||
19 | FW | Princess Marfo | 2 October 2003 | Bay FC |
(Players are listed within position group by order of kit number, seniority, caps, goals, and then alphabetically)
Recent call-ups
editThe following players have been called up to a Guinea squad in the past 12 months.
Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club | Latest call-up |
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GK | Afi Amenyeku | 25 May 2002 | Northern Ladies | v. Benin, 27 October 2023 PRE | ||
GK | Kerrie McCarthy | 22 October 2000 | Kumasi Sports Academy | v. Japan, 13 July 2024PRE | ||
GK | Safiatu Salifu | 3 March 2002 | Young Africans | v. Japan, 13 July 2024PRE | ||
DF | Martha Appiah | 20 March 2002 | Berry Ladies F.C. | v. Benin, 27 October 2023 PRE | ||
DF | Justice Tweneboaa | 28 October 2001 | BIIK Shymkent | v. Rwanda, 26 September 2023 | ||
DF | Shine Agbomadzi | 11 June 2001 | FAR Rabat | v. Benin,31 October 2023 | ||
DF | Janet Egyir | 7 May 1992 | Hapoel Katamon Jerusalem | v. Zambia, 28 February 2024 | ||
DF | Comfort Yeboah | 17 December 2006 | Ampem Darkoa | v. Japan, 13 July 2024PRE | ||
DF | Bridget Adu | 9 February 1999 | v. Japan, 13 July 2024PRE | |||
MF | Ernestina Abambila | 30 December 1998 | Hakkarigücü Spor | v. Namibia, 5 December 2023 | ||
MF | Jennifer Cudjoe | 7 March 1994 | Nordsjælland | v. Zambia, 28 February 2024 | ||
MF | Mafia Nyame | 7 October 2004 | Faith Ladies | v. Zambia, 28 February 2024 | ||
MF | Fiduos Yakubu | 6 September 2000 | Hasaacas Ladies | v. Zambia, 28 February 2024 | ||
MF | Victoria Osei | 30 July 2002 | TP Mazembe | v. Japan, 13 July 2024PRE | ||
MF | Wasila Diwura-Soale | v. Japan, 13 July 2024PRE | ||||
MF | Fridaus Yakubu | v. Japan, 13 July 2024PRE | ||||
FW | Freda Ayisi | 21 October 1994 | Charlton Athletic | |||
FW | Princess Owusu | 15 May 2005 | Fabulous Ladies F.C. | 2024 Olympic qualifying PRE | ||
FW | Success Ameyaa | 5 August 2005 | Hasaacas Ladies | v. Benin,27 October 2023PRE | ||
FW | Gifty Assifuah | 23 July 2000 | Unattached | v. Japan, 13 July 2024PRE | ||
FW | Sherifatu Sumaila | 30 November 1996 | Hapoel Katamon Jerusalem | v. Japan, 13 July 2024PRE | ||
FW | Mary Amponsah | 16 April 2006 | Ampem Darkoa | v. Japan, 13 July 2024PRE | ||
Notes:
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Other players
edit- Alberta Sackey – 2002 African Women Player of the Year[33]
- Adjoa Bayor – 2003 African Women Player of the Year[33]
Captains
edit- 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
editFIFA Women's World Cup
editFIFA Women's World Cup record | |||||||||
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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 | |||||
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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
editOlympic Games record | |||||||||
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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
editWomen's Africa Cup of Nations record | |||||||||
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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
editAfrican Games record | |||||||||
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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
editWAFU Zone B Women's Cup record | ||||||||
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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
edit- Official website, Ghanafa.org