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Black Queens beat Mauritius 3-0 to put one foot into next round of Olympic qualifiers

Ghana's Black Queens have taken a major step towards the next round of the 2028 Olympic Games qualifiers after securing a 3-0 victory over Mauritius in the first leg of their second-round tie.

Black Queens beat Mauritius 3-0 to put one foot into next round of Olympic qualifiers

Ghana's Black Queens have advanced towards the next round of the 2028 Olympic Games qualifiers following a decisive 3-0 win over Mauritius in the first leg of their second-round tie. The victory provides a significant advantage for Ghana heading into the return fixture. The Black Queens took an early lead in the 16th minute through Abigail Kim, and doubled their advantage just eight minutes later when Alice Kusi scored.

Ghana maintained their dominance, with Benedicte Simon adding a third goal before halftime. Despite showing signs of resilience after the break, Mauritius was unable to reduce the deficit and the Black Queens secured a commanding 3-0 victory. The match is part of the African qualification campaign for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games, and the Black Queens will return to Ghana on Tuesday, 13 October to complete the tie.

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