WAFCON 2026: Ghana and Cameroon Secure Crucial Victories to Open Group D Campaign
Ghana’s Black Queens initiated their continental tournament with a commanding 2-0 victory over tournament debutants Cape Verde at the Moulay Rachid Stadium.
Under the tactical guidance of Swedish head coach Kim Björkegren, the experienced Ghanaian side asserted absolute dominance from the opening whistle to dictate the tempo.
This clinical performance instantly secured three vital points, establishing the Black Queens as the definitive early pacesetters for Group D glory.
Forward Doris Boaduwaa broke the deadlock with a clinical finish to reward Ghana’s persistent early offensive pressure.
The Ghanaians effectively put the match out of reach in the 54th minute when an aggressive attacking surge forced Cape Verde defender Eleia Vieira into an own goal.
Despite a resilient defensive effort from Blue Sharks goalkeeper Jacinta Rodrigues, Cape Verde’s frustrating evening culminated in a 92nd-minute straight red card for substitute Kleydiana Borges.
Meanwhile, the Cameroon Women’s National Team launched their own campaign with a gritty 2-1 victory over Mali at the Larbi Zaouli Stadium.
The Indomitable Lionesses relied on lethal counter-attacking efficiency to edge out their highly physical West African rivals in a tightly contested matchup.
This hard-fought triumph immediately positions Cameroon in a favorable spot to challenge for a definitive place in the upcoming knockout rounds.
Galatasaray forward Marie Gisèle Ngah Manga broke the deadlock in the 14th minute by sublimely chesting down a through ball and finishing with composure.
Mali answered back in the 30th minute when Boston Legacy FC striker Aïssata Traoré confidently converted a penalty following a defensive foul.
The decisive moment arrived in the 73rd minute when Ngah Manga earned and struck a powerful penalty of her own to complete her brace and seal the victory.
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