Accra:Ghana's Black Queens are set to face Zambia in the third round of qualifiers for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games, aiming to avenge their previous loss.
According to Ghana Web, the Black Queens experienced a heartbreaking exit from the 2024 Paris Olympics qualifiers when they were defeated by Zambia's Copper Queens, who advanced with a 4-3 aggregate victory. The initial leg saw Zambia claim a narrow 1-0 win at the Accra Sports Stadium, followed by a 3-3 draw in Ndola, where Ghana fought back twice but ultimately fell short due to Barbra Banda's late goal.
In their recent campaign, the Black Queens secured a spot in the next round with a decisive 10-0 aggregate victory over Mauritius, highlighted by a 3-0 win away and a dominant 7-0 performance at the Essipong Stadium in Sekondi-Takoradi. Portia Boakye, Evelyn Badu, and Ajegipina Zakaria were among the scorers, contributing significantly to the triumph.
Zambia also progressed by overcoming Uganda with a 5-3 aggregate score, setting the stage for the upcoming rematch against Ghana. The third-round matches are slated for February 23 to March 6, 2027, with the Black Queens determined to surmount their past disappointment and advance closer to their first Olympic qualification.