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Ghana head coach Kim Lars Bj\u00f6rkegren has named a provisional Black Queens squad for the TotalEnergies CAF Women\u2019s Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2026.<\/p>\n
The list brings together experienced players, foreign-based professionals and home-based talents as Ghana prepare for their return to the continental stage.<\/p>\n
Captain Portia Boakye, Grace Asantewaa, Evelyn Badu, Jennifer Cudjoe, Princella Adubea, Doris Boaduwaa, Stella Nyamekye and Alice Kusi are among the senior players included.<\/p>\n
The squad also features Ghana Women\u2019s Premier League players such as Cynthia Konlan Fiindib of FC Samartex Ladies, Osman Huzeima of Jonina Ladies and Ajegipina Zakaria of Ampem Darkoa Ladies.<\/p>\n
Their inclusion underlines Bj\u00f6rkegren\u2019s attempt to build a balanced squad that reflects both Ghana\u2019s local talent base and the growing number of Black Queens players competing abroad.<\/p>\n
Experience at the centre of Ghana\u2019s plans<\/p>\n
Ghana will be looking to make a strong impact in Morocco after showing signs of progress under Bj\u00f6rkegren.<\/p>\n
The Swedish coach has brought structure and renewed belief to the Black Queens, and his squad selection points to a team built around leadership, energy and attacking quality.<\/p>\n
Boakye, Cudjoe, Asantewaa and Badu bring tournament experience and midfield control, while Adubea, Boaduwaa and Nyamekye offer attacking threat.<\/p>\n
Boaduwaa, who played a key role in qualification, is expected to be one of Ghana\u2019s most important attacking players.<\/p>\n
Home-based players rewarded<\/p>\n
The presence of domestic-based players is also significant.<\/p>\n
Cynthia Konlan Fiindib, Osman Huzeima and Ajegipina Zakaria have been handed places in the provisional squad, giving Ghana\u2019s local league strong representation.<\/p>\n
Their selection offers them the chance to compete for final places in the squad and shows that performances at home remain part of the national team pathway.<\/p>\n
Group D challenge awaits<\/p>\n
Ghana have been drawn in Group D, where they will face Cape Verde, Cameroon and Mali.<\/p>\n
The Black Queens will open their campaign against Cape Verde on 29 July before meeting Cameroon on 2 August and Mali on 6 August.<\/p>\n
All three matches are scheduled to be played at the Moulay Rachid Stadium in Casablanca.<\/p>\n
The group is expected to test Ghana\u2019s consistency, physical strength and ability to handle different styles of opposition.<\/p>\n
Cape Verde will arrive as debutants with confidence, Cameroon bring tournament pedigree, while Mali remain one of the continent\u2019s most competitive sides.<\/p>\n
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Full provisional squad by position<\/p>\n
Goalkeepers
Cynthia K. Fiindib \u2013 FC Samartex Ladies
Afi Amenyeku \u2013 FK Apolonia\u00a0<\/p>\n
Osman Huzeima \u2013 Jonina Ladies<\/p>\n
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Defenders
Benedicte Simon \u2013 Servette FC
Josephine Bonsu \u2013 Carl Zeiss Jena<\/p>\n
Alex Tay \u2013 Stanford University<\/p>\n
Louisa Aniwaa \u2013 Valadares
Portia Boakye \u2013 TP Mazembe
Susan Ama Duah \u2013 Racing Power
Comfort Yeboah \u2013 DUX Logro\u00f1o
Anasthesia Achiaa \u2013 ETO Gy\u0151r
Wasima Mohammed \u2013 FC Zurich
Sharon Sampson \u2013 Pite\u00e5 IF<\/p>\n
Midfielders
Abena Anoma Opoku \u2013 East Bengal FC
Grace Asantewaa \u2013 FC Ju\u00e1rez
Linda Owusu \u2013 AFC Toronto
Evelyn Badu \u2013 Montreal Roses
Alice Kusi \u2013 Al Ahli
Ernestina Abambila \u2013 ETO Gy\u0151r
Jennifer Cudjoe \u2013 Brooklyn FC<\/p>\n
Forwards
Princess Marfo \u2013 PSV Eindhoven
Ajegipina Zakaria \u2013 Ampem Darkoa Ladies
Chantelle B-Hlorkah \u2013 Nottingham Forest
Princella Adubea \u2013 Vorskova
Stella Nyamekye \u2013 FC Brann
Doris Boaduwaa \u2013 Hapoel Katamon
Abigail Kim \u2013 Trabzonspor<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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