The Black Queens signed off their preparations for the 2026 TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in impressive fashion after cruising to a convincing 4-0 victory over Malawi in Casablanca, Morocco.
Ghana delivered one of their most complete performances in the build-up to the tournament, dominating from the opening whistle to the final minute. The Black Queens controlled possession, dictated the tempo of the game, and created chance after chance while limiting Malawi to very few opportunities.
The emphatic victory provides the team with a major confidence boost ahead of the start of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, where Ghana will be hoping to challenge for continental glory.
With players showing excellent understanding, confidence, and attacking quality, the performance offered plenty of encouragement for the technical team and supporters alike.
Doris Boaduwaa Leads the Way With Brilliant Hat-Trick
The star of the afternoon was forward Doris Boaduwaa, who produced an outstanding performance by scoring three goals.
The in-form attacker was a constant threat throughout the match, using her pace, movement, and finishing ability to trouble the Malawi defence from start to finish.
Boaduwaa opened the scoring to give Ghana an early advantage and quickly settled the team into their rhythm.
She continued to cause problems every time she attacked, adding two more goals to complete a superb hat-trick and cap an unforgettable individual display.
Her clinical finishing highlighted the confidence she is carrying into the tournament and will give Ghana plenty of belief heading into their opening matches.
Scoring three goals in the final warm-up game is the perfect way for any striker to prepare for a major international competition.
Sharon Sampson Adds Her Name to the Scoresheet
While Boaduwaa stole the headlines with her hat-trick, Sharon Sampson also produced an excellent performance.
The talented attacker found the back of the net with a well-taken finish to complete Ghana’s four-goal victory.
Her goal reflected the confidence and attacking intent that the Black Queens displayed throughout the match.
Having multiple players contributing goals is an encouraging sign for the coaching staff as they prepare for the challenges of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.
The performance also demonstrated the team’s growing chemistry in the final third, with players combining effectively to create dangerous attacking opportunities.
Ghana Dominates From Start to Finish
The Black Queens were in complete control throughout the contest.
From the opening minutes, Ghana enjoyed the majority of possession and consistently pushed forward in search of goals.
The midfield controlled the pace of the game, allowing the attackers to receive the ball in dangerous positions while the defence remained organised whenever Malawi attempted to move forward.
The team’s passing was sharp, movement off the ball was impressive, and the players showed excellent understanding across all areas of the pitch.
Every department contributed to the performance, making it one of Ghana’s strongest displays during their preparations for the tournament.
The Black Queens looked confident both in possession and without the ball, making it difficult for Malawi to build any sustained attacks.
Strong Defence Secures Clean Sheet
While much of the attention will focus on Ghana’s attacking display, the defensive performance was equally impressive.
The Black Queens remained disciplined throughout the 90 minutes, limiting Malawi’s attacking opportunities and protecting their goalkeeper effectively.
The defenders communicated well, won important challenges, and dealt comfortably with the few threats that came their way.
Keeping a clean sheet alongside scoring four goals reflects the balance that the team displayed throughout the match.
Strong defensive organisation will be just as important as attacking quality when the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations begins.
The coaching staff will be pleased to see the team showing confidence at both ends of the pitch.
Confidence Growing Before WAFCON
Friendly matches are designed to help teams prepare for major tournaments, but performances like this can also provide an important psychological boost.
Winning convincingly allows players to build confidence while reinforcing the tactical work completed during training.
The Black Queens will now head into the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations with positive momentum after ending their preparations on such a high note.
The victory also gives the coaching staff valuable confirmation that the team’s preparations are moving in the right direction.
Every player will now be eager to carry this form into the tournament itself.
Focus Turns to the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations
With the warm-up matches now complete, Ghana’s full attention shifts to the 2026 TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.
The Black Queens will enter the competition hoping to build on this impressive performance and compete strongly against some of Africa’s best women’s national teams.
The squad has spent weeks preparing physically, tactically, and mentally for the tournament, and this commanding victory suggests the players are ready for the challenge ahead.
Supporters will also take confidence from the team’s display, particularly the attacking quality shown against Malawi.
If the Black Queens can maintain this level of performance throughout the tournament, they will believe they have every chance of progressing deep into the competition.
Perfect Way to Finish Preparations
Ending preparations with a dominant 4-0 victory could hardly have gone better for the Black Queens.
Doris Boaduwaa’s outstanding hat-trick, Sharon Sampson’s goal, an organised defensive display, and complete control throughout the match combined to produce a performance full of positives.
The team showed attacking creativity, defensive discipline, composure in possession, and the determination needed to compete at the highest level.
As the countdown to the 2026 TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations comes to an end, Ghana can head into the tournament with confidence, knowing they have built strong momentum at exactly the right time.
The challenge now is to carry this impressive form into the competition itself and continue producing performances that will make supporters proud.
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