WAFCON 2026: Ghana vs Cape Verde Highlights and Match Report
The Ghana Women’s National Team initiated their continental campaign with a commanding 2-0 victory over tournament debutants Cape Verde at the Moulay Rachid Stadium in Casablanca.
Led by Swedish head coach Kim Björkegren, the experienced Black Queens asserted their dominance from the opening whistle to control the match tempo.
This successful opening fixture quickly secures crucial points and immediately positions Ghana as the early pacesetters for Group D glory.
Ghanaian forward Doris Boaduwaa broke the deadlock early in the match with a clinical finish to reward her side’s persistent attacking pressure.
The Black Queens effectively put the game out of reach in the 54th minute when an aggressive offensive surge forced Cape Verde defender Eleia Vieira to deflect the ball into her own net.
Despite a resilient defensive effort and five vital saves from Blue Sharks goalkeeper Jacinta Rodrigues, the debutants’ frustrating evening culminated in a 92nd-minute straight red card for substitute Kleydiana Borges.
This definitive victory catapults Ghana straight to the top of the Group D table just ahead of second-placed Cameroon.
Conversely, Cape Verde drops to the bottom of the standings alongside Mali following the conclusion of the opening round of fixtures.
The Black Queens will look to preserve their perfect defensive record in Saturday’s highly anticipated, high-stakes blockbuster showdown against a physical Cameroonian side.
