Black Queens Arrive in Mauritius to Kickstart LA 2028 Olympic Qualifying Campaign

Ghana’s senior women’s national football team, the Black Queens, have officially commenced their quest for Olympic glory after arriving in Mauritius for the first leg of the LA 2028 Olympic Games qualifiers. The team touched down on October 5, 2023, and immediately shifted their focus to training and acclimatization. This early arrival is seen as a strategic move by the technical team to ensure the players are well-prepared for the unique conditions in the island nation ahead of the opening fixture.

The initial contingent of players in camp includes ten members of the squad, featuring notable names such as Rose Teye Baah, Margaret Agyapomaa, and Diana Amoako. These early arrivals have already begun intensive training sessions to sharpen their tactical execution and fitness levels. The remainder of the squad is expected to join the camp in the coming days, providing the head coach with a full complement of talent as they finalize their strategy for the Mauritian side.

The qualifying tie is structured as a two-legged affair, with the first leg scheduled to take place in Mauritius on October 8. Following this away encounter, the Black Queens will return to Ghana to host the second leg at the Accra Sports Stadium on October 13. The team is under significant pressure to deliver a convincing performance in both legs to ensure a smooth progression to the next stage of the qualification process, carrying the hopes of a nation eager to see its women’s team compete on the world's biggest sporting stage.

Securing a spot at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games is a high-priority objective for the Ghana Football Association and the Black Queens' technical staff. With the hashtags #ShineBlackQueens and #MoreThanAble trending on social media, the campaign has already generated substantial public interest and support. A successful outing against Mauritius will not only bolster the team’s confidence but also serve as a foundational step toward ending Ghana's Olympic football drought and establishing the Queens as a dominant force in continental women’s football once again.