Ismailia-Suez Canal Stadium to Host First-Leg Clash Between Egypt and Ghana in WAFCON 2026 Qualifiers
The Ismailia-Suez Canal Stadium has officially been selected as the venue for the first-leg encounter between Egypt’s women’s national team and the Black Queens of Ghana in the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) qualifiers.
The crucial fixture is scheduled for Wednesday, October 23, 2025, with kickoff set for 7:00 p.m. local time. Both nations will be eager to secure a strong result to boost their chances of advancing to the final tournament in Morocco next year.
Led by head coach Kim Lars Björkegren, the Black Queens are entering the tie with renewed confidence after an impressive display in the last edition of the WAFCON, where they clinched third place. The Ghanaian side will look to build on that success and continue their resurgence on the continental stage.
The first leg in Egypt presents an opportunity for Ghana to establish early control in the tie before the return leg at the Accra Sports Stadium. With both teams boasting talented squads and ambitious targets, the clash promises to deliver a high-intensity and entertaining display of women’s football under the lights in Ismailia.
Fans across the continent will be watching closely as the Black Queens aim to take a decisive step toward another WAFCON appearance and maintain their momentum under Björkegren’s leadership.
