The Black Queens of Ghana wrapped up their nine-day training tour in Senegal with a hard-fought yet frustrating 1-0 loss to the Teranga Lionesses in their second international friendly.
In a match defined by grit and determination, the Queens put in a solid performance but fell short after a defensive lapse allowed Senegal to capitalize and score the lone goal in the second half. Despite their efforts, Ghana couldn’t find the equalizer, ending their tour on a bittersweet note.
The loss, while disappointing, offered valuable lessons as the team sharpens its focus ahead of the upcoming TotalEnergies Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). The narrow defeat underscored the thin line between triumph and setback at this level, giving head coach Kim Lars Björkegren and his technical staff crucial insights into their squad’s tactical discipline and match sharpness.
Earlier in the tour, the Black Queens secured a spirited 1-0 victory in the first friendly. Evelyn Badu’s well-timed header from a Princess Marfo cross proved decisive, even as the team played with ten players following Anesthesia Achiaa’s red card in the 63rd minute.
As the team returns home, the experience gained from the high-intensity friendlies and rigorous training sessions in Dakar will be instrumental in refining strategies and building momentum for WAFCON.
