Watch as Black Queens thrash Malawi 4-0 in final WAFCON warm-up

Ghana's Black Queens put the finishing touches to their preparations for the 2026 TotalEnergies CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations with an emphatic 4-0 victory over Malawi in an international friendly played in Casablanca, Morocco, on Thursday, July 23, 2026.

The Black Queens looked sharp throughout the encounter, dominating possession and dictating the pace from the opening whistle as they produced one of their most convincing displays ahead of the tournament.

Forward Doris Boaduwaa starred for Ghana with a brilliant hat-trick, continuing her impressive scoring form at the perfect time.

The attacker opened the scoring in the eighth minute before adding two more goals to complete a clinical performance in front of goal and give the coaching staff plenty of reasons to be optimistic.

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Sharon Sampson also got on the scoresheet, finishing off a well-worked move to wrap up the comprehensive victory for the Black Queens.

Beyond the goals, Ghana impressed with their organisation and balance across the pitch. The midfield controlled possession, while the defence remained disciplined to deny Malawi any clear scoring opportunities and secure a clean sheet.

Head coach Kim Lars Björkegren will be encouraged by the team's cohesion and attacking fluency as they prepare for the continental showpiece, with several players showing they are ready to make an impact.

The convincing win provides a timely confidence boost as Ghana shifts its attention to the 2026 WAFCON, where the Black Queens will be aiming to build on this momentum and challenge for honours against Africa's top women's national teams.

Watch highlights of the game below:

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