Black Queens Set for Final WAFCON Tune-Up Against Malawi in Casablanca
Ghana’s Black Queens will conclude their preparations for the 2026 TotalEnergies Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) with an international friendly against Malawi on Thursday, July 23, 2026, in Casablanca, Morocco.
The encounter will serve as the team’s final warm-up fixture before the continental championship gets underway, giving head coach Kim Lars Björkegren one last opportunity to fine-tune his squad.
After several weeks of intensive training and a series of preparatory matches in Morocco, the Black Queens are looking to head into the tournament in peak condition.
The technical team is expected to use the Malawi clash to assess tactical combinations, evaluate player fitness and make final adjustments before Ghana’s opening group match.
The Black Queens have shown encouraging signs during their build-up, with the coaching staff focused on improving cohesion and ensuring the squad is fully prepared for the demands of the competition.
Facing Malawi is expected to provide another valuable test, allowing the players to sharpen their match rhythm against competitive opposition ahead of the tournament.
Ghana have been drawn in Group D of the 2026 WAFCON alongside Cape Verde, Cameroon and Mali and will begin their campaign against Cape Verde on July 29 at the Moulay Rachid Stadium in Casablanca.
With expectations growing ahead of the tournament, the Black Queens will be aiming to finish their preparations on a positive note and carry confidence into Africa’s biggest women’s football competition.
The friendly against Malawi represents the final step before Ghana shifts its full attention to competing for continental glory in Morocco.
