Black Queens of Ghana fall to Teranga Lionesses in second friendly

The Black Queens of Ghana concluded their nine-day training tour in Senegal with a gritty yet disappointing 1-0 loss to the Teranga Lionesses in their second international friendly.

Despite a commendable display, the Queens came up short, unable to find the back of the net as Senegal seized on a defensive slip-up to snatch victory in Dakar.

The solitary goal in the second half served as a harsh reminder of the fine margins between success and failure, leaving the Black Queens with valuable lessons to absorb as they fine-tune their preparations for the upcoming TotalEnergies Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).

However, the two friendlies played during their training camp will undoubtedly prove beneficial as the team returns home to refine their strategies ahead of the tournament.

In the first game, Ghana emerged victorious with a 1-0 win, courtesy of Evelyn Badu’s header from a beautiful cross by Princess Marfo, despite being a player down following Anesthesia Achiaa’s red card in the 63rd minute.

Although the defeat is a setback, the intense matches and training sessions in Senegal have provided head coach Kim Lars Björkegren and his technical team with crucial insights into the team’s match fitness and tactical awareness.

The Black Queens will now return home to Ghana, where they will continue to prepare for the TotalEnergies Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).

With the lessons learned from their training tour and friendlies, the team is expected to come back stronger and more determined than ever.