Black Queens Beat Mauritius 7–0 to Reach Next Round of LA 2028 Olympic Qualifiers

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Ghana’s Black Queens delivered a commanding performance against Mauritius, winning the second leg of their second-round qualifying tie 7–0 at Essipong Stadium on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. The Ghana Football Association reported that the result gave Ghana a 10–0 aggregate victory after the team had won the first leg 3–0 in Mauritius the previous Thursday. The win sends the Black Queens into the third round of qualifying for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.

How Ghana built the 7–0 victory

According to the GFA match report, captain Portia Boakye opened the scoring, followed by a goal from Evelyn Badu. Ajegipina Zakaria added a third before half-time, giving Ghana a strong advantage at the break. The team continued to press after the interval, with substitutes contributing to the final scoreline.

Benedicte Simon scored after coming on in the 73rd minute, while Jennifer Cudjoe added the fifth in the 87th minute. Nancy Amoh and Mukarama Abdulai scored late goals to complete the 7–0 result. The distribution of goals across both halves reflected Ghana’s ability to maintain pressure and keep creating opportunities after taking an early lead.

Why the aggregate score matters

A two-leg tie rewards consistency across both matches. Ghana’s 3–0 win away from home put the team in a strong position, but the second leg still required concentration and execution. A 7–0 home victory meant the Queens finished with a ten-goal aggregate margin while conceding none across the two games.

The scoreline is encouraging, but the team’s larger objective is qualification for the Olympic tournament. Each subsequent round is a separate challenge, and the level of opposition may rise as the competition progresses. The result should therefore be celebrated without assuming that the remaining path will be easy.

What the performance can tell the coaching team

High-scoring matches can provide confidence, but coaches still need to review the details. The team can assess how well it created chances, used wide areas, attacked set pieces and managed transitions after losing possession. Finishing several chances is positive, while maintaining defensive organisation and concentration is equally important for later rounds.

Substitute contributions are also useful information. Players who enter late in a match can change the pace, exploit tired defenders or offer a different attacking profile. A strong bench gives a coach more options over a long qualifying campaign, especially when fixtures, travel and recovery place demands on the squad.

The wider importance for women’s football in Ghana

Progress in Olympic qualifying can increase attention on women’s football and encourage young players to see a route into elite competition. Sustained growth, however, depends on more than a single international result. Clubs and national teams need consistent coaching, competitive fixtures, suitable training facilities, medical support and pathways that allow young players to develop safely.

Visibility also matters. Regular, accurate coverage helps fans follow the team’s progress and makes it easier for sponsors and communities to understand the opportunities around women’s football. Match reporting should include verified scores, scorers and competition context rather than rely on exaggerated claims or unconfirmed predictions.

What comes next?

The Black Queens now advance to the third round of the LA 2028 Olympic qualifiers. The next opponent, dates and venue should be confirmed through official competition announcements. Supporters should follow the Ghana Football Association for fixture information and squad updates rather than assume details before they are published.

Source: Ghana Football Association match report. SportAirwave will continue to cover local and international sports with verified results, clear context and analysis of what each result means for Ghanaian teams. Supporters should also follow the team’s official channels for confirmed squad announcements, training updates and the dates of the next qualifying round. As the campaign progresses, readers can assess not only the final scores but also the team’s organisation, depth and response to stronger opposition. The aim is to report progress accurately while recognising the work still required to reach the Olympic tournament.