Ghana’s Black Queens have advanced to the third round of the qualifiers for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games after completing a commanding 10-0 aggregate victory over Mauritius.
The Queens sealed their progression with a resounding 7-0 win in the second leg at the Essipong Stadium on Tuesday, following their 3-0 victory in the first leg in Mauritius last Thursday.
The emphatic result underlines Ghana’s attacking strength and growing confidence as the team pursues a historic maiden appearance at the Women’s Olympic Football Tournament.
Under head coach Kim Lars Björkegren, Ghana dominated proceedings, combining pace, physical strength and clinical finishing to overwhelm their opponents.
Captain Portia Boakye set the tone by opening the scoring, before Evelyn Badu doubled the lead. Ajegipina Zakaria added the third goal as the Black Queens went into the break with a comfortable 3-0 advantage.
The hosts maintained their dominance after the restart, with their substitutes helping to turn the victory into a rout.
Benedicte Simon scored in the 73rd minute shortly after coming off the bench, while Jennifer Cudjoe extended the lead in the 87th minute.
Nancy Amoh and Mukarama Abdulai then struck late to complete the seven-goal demolition and seal Ghana’s progression.
The Black Queens will now turn their attention to the third round, where they must continue their impressive run to keep their Olympic qualification hopes alive.
Ghana are seeking to qualify for the Women’s Olympic Football Tournament for the first time, with the Los Angeles 2028 Games presenting another opportunity for the team to make history on the international stage.
