LA 2028: Black Queens take first leg advantage with 3-0 win over Mauritius
The Black Queens claimed a 3-0 win in Mauritius to kickstart their campaign in the quest to play at the summer games for the first time.
Ghana secured a dominant 3-0 victory over Mauritius in their second round 2028 Olympic Games qualifier, marking their first opportunity to compete in the summer games. Head coach Kim Lars Bjorkegren made strategic substitutions, opting for a different lineup to support the team's quest for Olympic qualification. The Black Queens' lineup featured Diana Amoako and debutant Margaret Agyapomaa in defense, with Afi Amenyeku as the goalkeeper.
Fullbacks Comfort Yeboah and Benedicte Simon joined Jennifer Cudjoe, Chantelle Boye-Hlorkah, and Evelyn Badu in midfield. Led by Abigail Kim, Alice Kusi, and Stella Nyamekye, the attacking trio opened the scoring in the 16th minute when Nyamekye delivered a cross, allowing Kim to score from close range, making it 1-0. Nine minutes later, Kusi added a second goal, capitalizing on a cross from Yeboah.
Despite Mauritius' efforts to equalize, the Black Queens maintained their lead, with Yeboah providing a pass to Simon, who scored a well-placed goal in the left corner, extending the gap to 3-0. After halftime, Bjorkegren made further substitutions, introducing Nancy Amoh, Josephine Bonsu, and Zakaria Ajegipina. Despite their dominance in the second half, Ghana's relentless attack couldn't add to their advantage, as the match concluded with a final score of 3-0. The second leg of the qualifier will take place at the Accra Sports Stadium on Tuesday, October 13.
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