Ghana's Black Queens host Mauritius at Essipong Stadium needing just a draw to push their LA 2028 Olympic dream into the next round.
Ghana's Black Queens are one step from the next stage of their historic Olympic chase. They welcome Mauritius to Essipong Stadium on Tuesday for the second leg of their LA 2028 second-round qualifier, holding a commanding 3-0 aggregate lead. A win or a draw sends them into the third round, and African women's football keeps pushing for a bigger stage.
The cushion came from a dominant first leg last Thursday at the Cote d'Or National Sports Complex in Mauritius. Abigail Kim, Alice Kusi and Benedicte Simon all got on the scoresheet. Ghana have now won their last three matches in all competitions, and the team is carrying real momentum into the return fixture.
The prize is big. Ghana have never played at the Women's Olympic Football Tournament, and every round cleared brings that first appearance closer. Head coach Kim Lars Bjorkegren's side will want to finish the job in front of their own supporters and avoid any slip-ups.
Mauritius face a steep climb. They must overturn a three-goal deficit away from home to stay alive, which would take something special. Expect them to come out chasing a response, while the Black Queens look to stay sharp and book their place in the next round. The squad held its Matchday-1 training session at Essipong Stadium on Monday evening as preparations wrapped up.
