Ghana’s Black Queens will begin their quest for continental glory on Wednesday, July 29, when they take on Cape Verde in their opening Group C fixture at the 2026 CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco.Head coach Kim Lars Bjrkegren’s side head into the tournament after weeks of intensive preparations, including a training camp in Morocco and a series of friendly matches that concluded with an emphatic 4-0 victory over Malawi.The Black Queens will be looking to make a strong start against the tournament debutants as they seek to build momentum in a challenging group that also includes Cameroon and Mali.Kick-off is scheduled for 17:00 GMT at the Moulay Rachid Stadium, with Ghana aiming to collect maximum points before facing their remaining group opponents.The Black Queens are hoping to improve on their third-place finish at the previous edition and mount a serious challenge for a first-ever WAFCON title.A positive result against Cape Verde would provide the perfect foundation for Bjrkegren’s side as they look to progress from the group stage and compete with Africa’s leading women’s national teams for continental honours.



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