Benedicte SIMON of Paris Saint Germain (PSG) ahead of the UEFA Women's Champions League soccer match between Paris Saint Germain and Sparta Praha at Camp des Loges on March 9, 2021 in Paris, France. (Photo by Baptiste Fernandez/Icon Sport) - Benedicte SIMON - Camp des Loges - Saint Germain en Laye (France)
The Black Queens of Ghana are set to face off against England’s Lionesses on December 2, 2025, at St. Mary’s Stadium in Southampton, in their first-ever senior women’s international meeting. Coach Kim Lars Björkegren has announced a 24-player squad, featuring a mix of experienced players and emerging talents.
Key Players to Watch:
– Bénédicte Simon: French-Ghanaian defender making her maiden international appearance for Ghana, bringing experience from top European clubs like Paris Saint-Germain and Atletico Madrid.
– Anasthesia Achiaa: Returning defender, adding leadership and composure to Ghana’s backline.
– Chantelle Boye-Hlorkah: England-based forward, newly crowned 2025 SWAG Women’s Footballer of the Year (Foreign-Based).
– Portia Boakye: Experienced captain, leading the team alongside players like Evelyn Badu, Doris Boaduwaa, and Jennifer Cudjoe.
This friendly match serves as a crucial preparation for Ghana’s 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) campaign in Morocco. The Black Queens aim to test themselves against one of the world’s top-ranked teams and fine-tune their strategy for the continental showpiece.
