Ghana’s Black Queens made a strong start to their 2028 Olympic Games qualifying campaign with a convincing 3-0 victory over Mauritius in the first leg of their second-round encounter on Thursday.
The Queens produced an impressive first-half display, scoring three goals to put themselves in a commanding position ahead of the return fixture.
Abigail Kim opened the scoring in the 16th minute, giving Ghana an early advantage as they sought to take control of the contest.
Alice Kusi extended the lead eight minutes later, finding the back of the net in the 24th minute to put the visitors firmly in charge.
Ghana continued to apply pressure and were rewarded with a third goal in first-half stoppage time when Benedicte Simon unleashed a stunning long-range effort to make it 3-0.
The three-goal cushion reflected the Black Queens’ dominance in the opening half and left Mauritius with a difficult task heading into the second period.
Mauritius showed signs of improvement after the break and attempted to reduce the deficit, but the Ghanaian side remained organised defensively and prevented their opponents from finding a breakthrough.
The Black Queens maintained their advantage until the final whistle, securing an important away victory that strengthens their chances of progressing to the next round of the African qualifiers.
Ghana will welcome Mauritius for the second leg on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, where they will look to complete the job and move a step closer to securing qualification for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.
The three-goal advantage gives the Queens a solid foundation, although they will need another disciplined performance in the return encounter to confirm their progression.
