WAFCON 2026: Black Queens through to quarterfinals after draw with Mali
Ghana are through to the quarterfinals of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations following their game against Mali on Thursday evening. The Black Queens sealed their spot in the last eight after playing out a 1-1 draw with the Malians following Evelyn Badu’s goal in the first half. Kim Lars Bjorkegren made two changes […]
Ghana's Women's Football team, known as the Black Queens, have advanced to the quarterfinals of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations after a 1-1 draw against Mali. Evelyn Badu scored the opening goal for Ghana in the first half, equalizing the match in the second half when Kadidiatou Diabate found the net for Mali. Despite a strong start from the Black Queens, including several near misses from Doris Boaduwaa, Grace Asantewaa, and Chantelle Boye-Hlorkah, Mali's goalkeeper managed to prevent any goals from being scored.
Mali made an early substitution in the 36th minute, replacing Fatoumata Karentao with Aissatou Liberge following an injury. Ghana equalized through Evelyn Badu's header from Comfort Yeboah's cross, but Mali's Kadidiatou Diabate equalized in the second half via a well-executed free kick. The Black Queens, having finished second, will face Malawi in the quarterfinals on August 9th in Rabat.
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