Ghana Black Queens suffered a 2-0 loss to England in an international friendly at St Mary’s Stadium on Tuesday.
England took the lead inside six minutes when Lucia Kendall reacted quickest to a loose ball in the box and scored from close range.
The Lionesses controlled most of the possession and created several chances, hitting the woodwork multiple times, but Ghana stayed compact and limited the damage in the first half.
Goalkeeper Cynthia Konlan Fiindib made important saves, including stopping Missy Bo Kearns from close range, as England pushed for a second goal.
Ghana had a few moments on the counter-attack but could not find a breakthrough in the final third.
England sealed the win in stoppage time when substitute Alessia Russo won a penalty for handball and converted it to make it 2–0.
After the match, Ghana head coach Kim Björkegren said he was encouraged by parts of the performance, noting the gap in experience between both teams and expressing confidence that Ghana are improving.
The Black Queens will now turn their attention to preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, scheduled to take place in Morocco from 17 March to 3 April 2026.
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