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Black Sharks fall to Morocco in Beach Soccer AFCON showdown
Ghana’s hopes in the Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations took another hit as the national team suffered a 5-2 defeat to Morocco on Day 3 of the tournament.
This loss follows a tough opening match against Egypt, where Ghana fell 6-3, leaving the team with a challenging path ahead.
The match against Morocco saw Ghana struggle to keep pace with their North African rivals, who capitalized on defensive lapses and showcased a clinical attacking performance.
Despite a strong start to the game, Ghana succumbed to two quick goals before pulling one back in the second period.
The Moroccans however maintained control throughout the match and stretched their lead to 4-1 before Alexander Adjei scored Ghana’s second goal of the day and his fourth in the tournament.
The Moroccans scored their fifth goal inside the final period to take the game out of Ghana’s reach.
Head Coach Daniel Neequaye expressed disappointment over the team’s performance but remained optimistic about their upcoming clash with Tanzania. “We need to regroup and focus on our last match. The players have talent; we just need to refine our strategy and execution,” he stated in his post match comments.
As Ghana prepares to face Tanzania in their final Group A match, the team is determined to end the group stage of the tournament on a high note. With both teams searching for their first points, the upcoming showdown promises to be a crucial encounter for both sides.
The match against Tanzania is set for Tuesday October 22, 2024 at 12noon (9:00 GMT), and all eyes will be on Ghana’s Black Sharks as they aim for redemption on the sand.
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National Teams Ambassador, Asamoah Gyan visits Black Queens training, rallies team ahead of WAFCON
National Teams Ambassador, Asamoah Gyan, paid a visit to the Black Queens during training on Wednesday.
The former Black Stars striker offered words of encouragement as the team continued preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).
He congratulated the players and technical team for securing qualification to the continental showpiece and urged the team to remain focused, give their best whenever they step onto the pitch and to continue working hard.
The visit marked one of Gyan’s first engagements with a national team since his appointment as Ambassador for Ghana’s national teams.
He also assured the players of his commitment to supporting and motivating the team as they build towards WAFCON.
Gyan’s presence was warmly received by the players and technical staff, with the football icon sharing his experience and inspiring the squad as well.
The Black Queens are currently in camp in Accra as the team continue preparations under coach Kim Lars Björkegren.
Black Princesses captain, Linda Owusu Ansah has received a late call-up to the Black Queens camp for the June FIFA Women’s international window.
Owusu Ansah replaces Alexandre Emefa Tay, who has been excused from camp due to academic commitments.
The talented midfielder, who previously featured for Ampem Darkoa Ladies, captained Ghana’s Black Princesses (U-20) and has been recognized as one of the country’s promising young talents.
Her call-up comes shortly after completing a move to AFC Toronto in Canada, marking another important milestone in her growing career.
Linda has joined the rest of the squad in Accra as preparations continue under Head Coach Kim Lars Björkegren.
