Ghana’s Black Queens dug deep to claim a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Senegal in a fiercely contested international friendly at the Stade Lat-Dior, showcasing both grit and promise ahead of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.
The breakthrough came in the 24th minute when Evelyn Badu rose highest to nod home Princess Marfo’s pinpoint cross, capping a well-worked move that sliced through Senegal’s defence. It was a goal built on precision and anticipation as that proved to be the game’s defining moment.
But the match took a tense turn in the second half when the Black Queens were reduced to 10 players. Anasthesia Achiaa’s red card in the 63rd minute threatened to derail their momentum, yet the Queens stood firm, weathering wave after wave of Senegalese pressure.
Their defensive discipline and collective resilience were on full display, with the backline holding strong as the minutes ticked away. It was a performance that underlined Ghana’s readiness for tougher tests to come and offered a timely confidence boost ahead of WAFCON.
The two sides will renew hostilities on Tuesday in a quick-fire rematch, the second leg of a crucial nine-day training tour designed to fine-tune tactics and team chemistry before the continental showpiece.
