The Black Queens of Ghana concluded their nine-day training tour in Senegal with a disappointing 1-0 loss to the Teranga Lionesses in their second international friendly.
The Queens came up short, unable to find the back of the net as Senegal seized on a defensive slip-up to snatch victory in Dakar.
The solitary goal in the second half served as a harsh reminder of the fine margins between success and failure, leaving the Black Queens with valuable lessons to absorb as they fine-tune their preparations for the upcoming TotalEnergies Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).
The two friendlies played during their training camp will undoubtedly prove beneficial as the team returns home to refine their strategies ahead of the tournament. Although the defeat is a setback, the intense matches and training sessions in Senegal have provided the head coach Kim Lars Björkegren and his technical team with crucial insights into the team's match fitness and tactical awareness.
Ghana won the first game 1-0 after Evelyn Badu headed home a beautiful cross from Princess Marfo, despite being a player down following Anesthesia Achiaa's red card in the 63rd minute.