The Ghanaian women’s football team, the Black Queens, has commenced its preparatory camp in Accra ahead of a pivotal match against Zambia on Friday, marking the third round of qualifiers for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
With nearly all 23 summoned players already present, the squad eagerly anticipates the arrival of midfielder Freda Ayisi, slated to join the camp on Monday.
The team, led by coach Nora Hauptle, wasted no time, initiating training exercises on February 19, 2024, laying the groundwork for an intensive four-day preparation leading up to the crucial encounter on Friday.
During this preparatory period, the Black Queens are scheduled to engage in several training sessions at their base in Accra.
These sessions serve as a strategic platform for fine-tuning their game plan before facing the Cooper Queens on February 23 at Accra Sports Stadium.
The upcoming match holds significant importance for the Black Queens, who harbor aspirations of securing a berth in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
The team is committed to putting in the extra effort during this preparatory phase to ensure they are at peak performance come game day.
Coach Nora Hauptle’s roster includes a formidable lineup comprising Philomena Abaka, Grace Acheampong, Anasthesia Achiaa, Susan Ama Duah, Victoria Antiwi Agyei, Grace Asantewaa, Gifty Assifuah, Evelyn Badu, Doris Boaduwaa, Portia Boakye, Azumah Bugre, Jennifer Cudjoe, Janet Egyr, Linda Eshun, Kerrie McCarthy, Mafia Nyame, Stella Nyamekye, Jacqueline Owusu, Safiatu Sumaila, Sherifatu Salifu, Fridaus Yakubu, Freda Ayisi, and Comfort Yeboah.
As the Black Queens focus on securing victory against Zambia, their collective efforts reflect the team’s determination to clinch a coveted spot in the Paris 2024 Olympics.
