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Black Queens begin WAFCON campaign with convincing 2-0 win over Cape Verde
Ghana’s Black Queens got their 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) campaign off to a winning start with a 2-0 victory over tournament newcomers Cape Verde in their Group D opening match at the Moulay Rachid Stadium in Casablanca, Morocco.
Ghana made it 2-0 nine minutes into the second half when Cape Verde defender Eleia Vieira accidentally turned the ball into her own net after another dangerous attack from the Black Queens.
The Black Queens made a fast start, with Doris Boaduwaa scoring in the sixth minute to give Ghana an early lead.
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