LA 2028: Black Queens to face Mauritius in Round Two of African qualifiers
The Black Queens will travel to Mauritius for the first leg on Thursday, October 8, 2026, before hosting their opponents in the return leg on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, in Ghana.
In the quest for a spot at the 2028 LA Olympic Games, Ghana's Black Queens will confront Mauritius in the second round of African qualifiers. The Black Queens are set to depart for Mauritius on October 8, 2026, for the opening leg of the match, followed by a return match in Ghana on October 13, 2026. Mauritius earned their position in the second round after overcoming Djibouti 3-1 on aggregate in the preliminary round. They triumphed in the first leg 2-1 at home, followed by a 1-0 victory in the return fixture.
Mauritius' victory over Djibouti positioned them among the top-ranked African women's national teams, enabling them to advance to the second stage of the knockout competition. Ghana, on the other hand, entered the tournament in the second round due to their exceptional performance in the previous qualifiers. The Black Queens, known for their passion and tenacity, are aspiring to become the first African team to claim an Olympic title in women's football.
The African qualifiers present a chance for Ghana to build on their recent successes and fulfill their dream of competing at the LA 2028 Games.
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