WAFCON 2026: Black Queens lose to Cameroon in second group game
A first-half penalty strike was enough for the tournament returnees as they defeated the Black Queens on matchday 2 in Group D.
Ghana suffered their first loss of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations after a 1-0 defeat to Cameroon in Group D's second group game. The Black Queens fell behind to a penalty goal scored by Marie Gisele Ngah Manga in the first half. The goal was awarded following a VAR review after Benedicte Simon's hand made contact with the ball.
Despite Doris Boaduwaa's close-range effort failing to beat the Cameroon goalkeeper, Ghana struggled to equalise. Changes were made by Cameroon coach Kim Llars Björkegren, with Evelyn Badu coming on as a replacement. However, Ghana's efforts to level the score were thwarted, as Portia Boakye and Badu's efforts were both ruled offside.
The Black Queens' setback means they will face Mali in their final group game on August 6, knowing a win would advance them to the next stage of the tournament.
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