Côte d'Or:Ghana's Black Queens secured a commanding 3-0 victory over Mauritius in the first leg of their 2028 Olympic Games qualifier at the Côte d'Or National Sports Complex.
According to Ghana Web, the Black Queens started strong with Abigail Kim scoring the opening goal just 16 minutes into the match. Alice Kusi increased the lead in the 24th minute, and Benedicte Simon added a third goal during first-half stoppage time with a long-range shot, marking her first goal for the team.
Ghana entered halftime with a comfortable lead and maintained their dominance in the second half. Jennifer Cudjoe, the team's captain, nearly scored a fourth goal in the 78th minute when her free-kick hit the crossbar.
Despite not adding to their tally after the break, the Black Queens finished with a 3-0 victory, giving them a strong advantage for the second leg on home soil. The team will now focus on completing their qualification bid for the 2028 Olympic Games as they prepare for the upcoming return fixture.