WAFCON 2026: Ghana Unveils Star-Studded Black Queens Squad for Battle

Ghana’s Black Queens have officially unveiled their 25-player squad for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), with the West African giants set to begin their latest assault on continental glory in Morocco.

The tournament is scheduled to run from July 26 to August 16, with Ghana heading into the competition determined to end a 28-year wait for a second WAFCON crown.

The squad, announced on Friday, combines international experience with emerging talent and a strong contingent of players from Ghana’s domestic football scene.

Head coach Kim Lars Björkegren has placed his faith in a group featuring players based across Europe, North America, Asia, and Africa, as the Black Queens look to make their mark on one of the continent’s biggest stages.

Goalkeepers

Afi Amenyeku of FK Apolonia, Cynthia Konlan Fiindib of Samartex Ladies, and Osman Huzeimah of Jonina Ladies have been selected to provide the team’s goalkeeping options.

Defenders

The defensive line features Abena Anoma Opoku of East Bengal FC, Alex Tay of Stanford University, Anasthesia Achiaa of Eto Gyori, Benedicte Simon of Servette FC, Comfort Yeboah of Dux Logrono, Josephine Bonsu of Carl Zeiss Jena, Portia Boakye of TP Mazembe, and Susan Ama Duah of Racing Power.

Midfielders and Wingers

Ghana’s midfield boasts considerable international experience, with Chantelle Boye-Hlorkah of Nottingham Forest, Evelyn Badu of Montreal Roses, Grace Asantewaa of FC Juarez, Princella Adubea of Yoksekova, Jennifer Cudjoe of Brooklyn FC, Princess Marfo of PSV Eindhoven, Stella Nyamekoye of FC Brann, Alice Kusi of Al Ahli, Linda Owusu Ansah of AFC Toronto, Washima Mohammed of FC Zurich, and Sharon Sampson of Pitea IF all earning places in the squad.

Attackers

The Black Queens will rely on Abi Kim of Trabzonspor, Ajegipina Zakaria of Ampem Darkoa Ladies, and Doris Boaduwaa of Hapoel Katamon to lead the attacking charge.

The selection highlights the depth of talent available to Ghana, with several members of the squad gaining valuable experience in leagues outside the country.

Badu, Marfo, and Boye-Hlorkah are among the players expected to bring international pedigree to the team, while domestic-based talents such as Zakaria and Fiindib underline the continued importance of Ghana’s local football system.

For the Black Queens, the mission is clear: go deep into the tournament and compete for the ultimate prize.

Ghana are four-time WAFCON finalists but have been unable to reclaim the trophy since their memorable triumph in 1998. Their latest squad will therefore carry the weight of history into Morocco, with the team eager to turn years of near misses into another chapter of continental success.

The 2026 tournament was rescheduled from its original March-April window to July-August, with Morocco preparing to host the competition for a third successive edition. Matches are expected to be played in major cities including Casablanca and Rabat.

As anticipation builds ahead of the tournament, the Black Queens will be hoping their blend of youth, experience, and international exposure can deliver a campaign to remember.

For Ghana, the wait for another WAFCON crown has lasted nearly three decades.

Now, the Black Queens have their eyes firmly set on Morocco and a chance to rewrite their place in African women’s football history.