Ghana’s Black Queens Set for High-Profile Friendly Against England in December

Ghana’s senior women’s national football team, the Black Queens, will take on England in an international friendly scheduled for December. The fixture is set to give the team valuable exposure as they continue preparations for future continental and global competitions.

The match will see the Black Queens test themselves against one of the world’s strongest women’s sides. England, reigning European champions and 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup finalists, currently rank among the top teams in women’s football. For Ghana, this clash represents both a challenge and an opportunity to measure progress against elite opposition.

Coach Nora Häuptle is expected to use the game to assess her squad’s readiness, blending experienced players with younger talents rising through the ranks. The friendly also comes at a crucial time as the Black Queens aim to return to the top level of African women’s football, with their sights set on the Africa Women’s Cup of Nations and qualification for future World Cups.

The Ghana Football Association confirmed the friendly as part of ongoing efforts to secure high-quality opposition for the women’s national team. Officials believe such matches are key to developing the players’ confidence and competitiveness on the global stage.

For fans, the December fixture is highly anticipated, offering the Black Queens a rare opportunity to showcase their talent against one of the giants of the women’s game.