Black Queens vs Mauritius preview: Ghana eye Olympic qualifying progress with three-goal cushion

Ghana aims to secure their qualification for the 2028 Olympic Games in the second round when they host Mauritius at the Essipong Stadium on Tuesday. The Black Queens entered the match with a strong advantage, having defeated their opponents 3-0 in the first leg at the Côte d’Or National Sports Complex in Mauritius last week. This marks Kim Lars Bjorkegren's team's first-ever qualification for the Olympic Games, as they haven't reached such heights since women's football was introduced to the summer games in 1996.

The victor of this two-legged tie will progress to the next stage, where they will face either Uganda or Zambia in the final round of qualifiers. Mauritius, on the other hand, is fighting for pride and will aim to turn the tables away from home after a tough first leg. On Monday, Bjorkegren's team completed their final training session at the Essipong Stadium, and the Swedish coach addressed the media.

Ghana is expected to field the majority of the players who triumphed in Mauritius, while also providing opportunities to other athletes. The match is set to take place on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 15:00 GMT at the Essipong Sports Stadium in Sekondi-Takoradi.