The Ghana women's national football team, the Black Queens, have won the WAFU Zone B Women's Championship, defeating Nigeria 2-1 in the final held in Accra.
The tournament victory was built on:
- Solid defensive organization (only 2 goals conceded)
- Potent attack (18 goals scored)
- Strong midfield led by captain Grace Asantewaa
- Emerging talent from the domestic league
Key players included:
- Priscilla Okyere (3 goals)
- Grace Asantewaa (2 goals, 4 assists)
- Sandra Owusu-Ansah (Goalkeeper, 3 clean sheets)
The victory earns Ghana automatic qualification for the Women's Africa Cup of Nations. The coach emphasized that this success is a result of consistent investment in women's football development over the past five years.
The Black Queens are now preparing for the continental tournament, with hopes of qualifying for the Women's World Cup for the fourth time.
