July 17, (THEWILL) – Ghana’s women’s national team began their quest for a spot in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games qualifiers with an impressive display, as they cruised to a commanding 3-0 victory over Guinea’s Syli Dames in Conakry, on Friday.
The Black Queens wasted no time in asserting their dominance, with Vivian Adjei Konadu opening the scoring in the 19th minute. Doris Boaduwaa and Evelyn Badu also found the back of the net to seal a comprehensive win for Ghana. The team now eagerly awaits their next challenge against the Syli Dames on July 18, which promises to be a thrilling encounter on Ghanaian soil.
Surprisingly, Burkina Faso faced an unexpected setback on their home turf against Mali in their opening match of the qualifiers. The highly touted Burkina Faso team, considered the revelation of the last Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, suffered a 1-0 defeat courtesy of Agaicha Diarra’s early goal in the 3rd minute. Fans at the March 26 Stadium in Bamako are now anticipating an intense showdown between the two teams on July 18.
Ethiopia left no room for doubt as they dominated Chad with a resounding 6-0 victory, in a clear demonstration of their quality. The East African team’s impressive performance brings them one step closer to qualifying for the second round of the playoffs. Meanwhile, Uganda and Rwanda played out a thrilling 3-3 draw, displaying their skill and determination in an exhilarating match.
Namibia secured a solid 2-0 victory against Equatorial Guinea, while the Amazons of Benin managed to salvage a 2-2 draw against Guinea Bissau. With these remarkable performances, Ghana, Mali, and Ethiopia have undoubtedly made a strong statement of intent in the qualification campaign for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
Jude Obafemi is a versatile senior Correspondent at THEWILL Newspapers, excelling in sourcing, researching, and delivering sports news stories for both print and digital publications.
