Under the leadership of Nora Hauptle since February 2023, the Black Queens conceded their first goal in ten games during the first leg of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Namibia.
Despite a 3-1 victory at the Accra Sports Stadium on Friday afternoon, Portia Boakye’s own goal marked a notable deviation from their previous defensive record.
Before this match, the team had impressively kept clean sheets in nine consecutive games, netting a total of 31 goals during that period.
The upcoming second leg, scheduled in Namibia on Tuesday, December 5, holds the key to the Black Queens’ advancement to the AFCON.
Doris Boaduwaa initiated the scoring 26 minutes into the game, followed by a goal from Portia Boakye straight from a corner, securing a 2-0 lead for Ghana at halftime.
Doris added a second goal in the 58th minute, extending the Black Queens’ lead to 3-0.
However, Namibia managed to score a consolation goal as Portia Boakye inadvertently turned the ball into her own net, concluding the match with a 3-1 result.