Black Queens Blend Local and International Talent in WAFCON 2026 Provisional Squad

Ghana head coach Kim Lars Björkegren has named a provisional squad for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. The list combines established overseas professionals with standout home-based players. Veterans such as captain Portia Boakye, Grace Asantewaa, Evelyn Badu and Jennifer Cudjoe feature alongside Ghana Women’s Premier League stars like Cynthia Konlan Fiindib and Ajegipina Zakaria. This mix highlights the coach’s strategy to fuse local talent with international experience. Drawn in Group D, the Black Queens will open against Cape Verde on July 29, then face Cameroon on August 2 and Mali on August 6. All matches are set for Moulay Rachid Stadium in Casablanca.

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