The Black Queens’ brilliant performance helped them book their ticket to the quarter-finals of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after a 1-1 draw against Mali on August 6, 2026.

The result was enough to send the 2024 bronze medalists through to the last eight, where they will face Malawi on Sunday, August 9, 2026.

The players put up an improved performance compared to their previous game against Cameroon, overcoming their fellow West Africans to secure qualification.

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Match Ratings:

Felicia Konlan (6.5): The goalkeeper was solid, making crucial saves at key moments to prevent further goals.

Portia Boakye (7.1): The veteran defender marshalled the backline brilliantly with command and control.

Bonsu Kyerewaa (7.5): A standout performer, producing top displays in the left-back role to thwart threats.

Susan Duah (7.0): Formed a formidable partnership with Boakye, providing clearances and defensive stability.

Comfort Yeboah (7.2): Explosive at right-back, delivering the cross converted by Evelyn Badu for Ghana’s only goal.

Alice Kusi (7.8): One of the most effective players, contributing with tackling, chance creation, and attacking explosiveness.

Jennifer Cudjoe (6.8): Worked hard defensively and made her presence felt in midfield.

Grace Asantewaa (7.0): Dominated the midfield, winning fouls and disrupting Mali’s rhythm.

Chantelle Boye-Hlorkah (6.9): More involved in play, switching positions upfront and creating opportunities.

Evelyn Badu (7.3): Scored Ghana’s only goal with a thumping header; her second was ruled out for offside.

Doris Boaduwaa (7.5): Controlled possession upfront and proved difficult to dispossess, though she failed to convert her chances.

Substitutes: Stella Nyamakye, Ajegipina Zakaria, and Linda Owusu also contributed, maintaining the scoreline and piling pressure on Mali.

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