{
  "id": 14262180,
  "title": "Black Queens thrash Mauritius 7-0 to advance 10-0 on aggregate in Olympic Qualifiers",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/black-queens-thrash-mauritius-7-0-to-advance-10-0-on-aggregate-in",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-13T18:02:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/black-queens-thrash-mauritius-7-0-to-advance-10-0-on-aggregate-in-olympic-qualifiers/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Tuesday, Ghana's Black Queens delivered an impressive performance, defeating Mauritius 7-0 to advance to the third round of Olympic Qualifiers for the Los Angeles 2028 Games. The crucial victory brought their aggregate score to an impressive 10-0, following a 3-0 win in the first leg last Thursday in Mauritius.\n\nHead Coach Kim Lars Björkegren's team demonstrated their dominance throughout the match, utilizing their speed, strength, and accuracy in the attacking third. Captain Portia Boakye put the Queens ahead early on, followed by Evelyn Badu doubling the lead.\n\nAjegipina Zakaria extended Ghana's lead to three goals before the half-time break. After the interval, the Queens continued to put pressure on Mauritius, with their substitutes making a timely impact. Benedicte Simon scored for Ghana in the 73rd minute, capitalizing on her introduction. Jennifer Cudjoe added a fifth goal in the 87th minute, bringing the score to 7-0.\n\nThe result highlights Ghana's commitment to securing a historic first qualification for the Women's Olympic Football Tournament. With this victory, Ghana moves on to the next round of qualifiers, vying for a spot in the upcoming LA 2028 Games.",
  "summary": "The Black Queens produced a scintillating performance to demolish Mauritius 7-0 in the second leg of the second round of qualifiers for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games at the Essipong Stadium on Tuesday. The emphatic victory secures a 10-0 aggregate win for Ghana, having won the first leg 3-0 in Mauritius last Thursday. Head […]",
  "key_points": [
    "Ghana's Black Queens defeat Mauritius 7-0 in Olympic Qualifiers.",
    "Team scores 10-0 aggregate after 3-0 win in first leg.",
    "Captain Portia Boakye and Evelyn Badu score in first half."
  ],
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      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "LA 2028: Black Queens hold final training session ahead of second leg against Mauritius",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/la-2028-black-queens-hold-final-training-session-ahead-of-second-leg",
        "published": "2026-10-13T06:44:30.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Adom Online",
        "title": "Black Queens aim to seal Olympic qualifying progress against Mauritius",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/black-queens-aim-to-seal-olympic-qualifying-progress-against-mauritius",
        "published": "2026-10-13T08:31:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Ghanaian Times",
        "title": "Black Queens arrive in Takoradi for today’s Olympic qualifier",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/black-queens-arrive-in-takoradi-for-todays-olympic-qualifier",
        "published": "2026-10-13T08:33:44.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "3News",
        "title": "Black Queens vs Mauritius preview: Ghana eye Olympic qualifying progress with three-goal cushion",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/black-queens-vs-mauritius-preview-ghana-eye-olympic-qualifying",
        "published": "2026-10-13T11:15:34.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "GBC Ghana",
        "title": "Black Queens thrash Mauritius 7-0 to reach third round of 2028 Olympic Games qualifiers",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/black-queens-thrash-mauritius-7-0-to-reach-third-round-of-2028",
        "published": "2026-10-13T17:29:46.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}