Black Queens Drawn In Tough Group For 2026 WAFCON Tournament In Morocco

Ghana’s Black Queens have been drawn in a tough group for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations tournament scheduled to take place in Morocco in March next year.

The draw which was conducted in Rabat on Monday, October 27, 2026, placed Ghana in Group B alongside defending champions South Africa, Zambia and Algeria in what is described as the group of death.

According to Graphic Online which reported on October 28, Ghana’s Black Queens have been drawn in a tough group for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations tournament scheduled to take place in Morocco in March next year.

The Black Queens will need to finish among the top two teams in their group to advance to the knockout stage of the tournament which will also serve as qualifiers for the FIFA Women’s World Cup.

According to CitiNewsroom which reported on October 28, Head Coach of the Black Queens, Nora Hauptle, described the group as challenging but expressed confidence that her team has the quality and determination to compete against the best teams on the continent.

Coach Hauptle said the technical team will intensify preparations including friendly matches and training camps to ensure the players are in top form before the tournament begins in Morocco.

According to GBC Ghana Online which reported on October 28, Captain of the Black Queens, Portia Boakye, said the players are aware of the difficulty of the group but are motivated to make Ghana proud by qualifying from the group stage.

She noted that the team has been improving steadily in recent months and that the experience gained from previous tournaments will help them to overcome tough opponents like South Africa and Zambia.

According to GhanaWeb which reported on October 28, the Ghana Football Association has assured Ghanaians that it will provide all necessary support including logistics, allowances and technical support to ensure the Black Queens perform well in Morocco.

The GFA stated that plans are underway to organize high-profile international friendlies for the Black Queens against top-ranked teams to test their readiness and to build team cohesion ahead of the competition.

Football fans have expressed mixed reactions to the draw, with some describing it as difficult while others believe it presents an opportunity for the Black Queens to prove their strength against top teams.

The Black Queens have been training at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram as part of their preparations for the tournament, with focus on tactical discipline, fitness and set-piece execution to enhance their chances.

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