Black Queens Arrive in Dubai for 2025 Pink Ladies Cup – Key Warm-Up Ahead of 2026 WAFCON in Morocco
Ghana’s senior women’s national football team, the Black Queens, have safely touched down in Dubai for the 2025 Pink Ladies Cup, a prestigious four-nation invitational tournament serving as a vital preparatory event for their 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) campaign in Morocco.
The team arrived in the early hours of Wednesday, February 26, 2026, and immediately commenced training sessions at their base in Dubai. Head coach Kim Lars Bjorkegren has assembled a competitive squad featuring six debutants, underlining his strategy to blend experience with emerging talent as Ghana builds toward the continental showpiece.
Tournament Fixtures
The Black Queens are drawn in a challenging group and will face the following opponents:
- February 28, 2026 — Ghana vs Hong Kong
- March 3, 2026 — Ghana vs Russia
- March 6, 2026 — Ghana vs Tanzania
All matches will provide valuable game time, tactical testing, and player evaluation opportunities under match conditions against diverse styles of play.
The Pink Ladies Cup comes at a crucial juncture in the Black Queens’ preparations. Coach Bjorkegren has repeatedly stressed the need for consistent high-level exposure and team cohesion ahead of WAFCON qualifiers and the finals. The tournament offers:
- Competitive minutes for fringe and new players
- Tactical experimentation in a controlled environment
- Assessment of fitness, combinations, and adaptability
Following the Pink Ladies Cup, the Black Queens will return to Ghana before travelling for a final friendly against Côte d’Ivoire as the final preparatory match on the road to Morocco.
The inclusion of six uncapped players signals Bjorkegren’s intent to refresh the squad while maintaining core stability. The tournament will be closely watched by national team selectors and fans as Ghana aims to reassert itself among Africa’s elite women’s teams after recent challenges in continental competitions.
The Black Queens’ participation in Dubai reflects ongoing efforts to secure quality international friendlies and build momentum toward the 2026 WAFCON, where qualification and a strong showing remain top priorities for the technical team and the Ghana Football Association.
All matches will be streamed live or covered extensively by local and international media, giving fans across Ghana and the diaspora the opportunity to follow the team’s progress in real time. Updates on line-ups, results, and standout performances are expected throughout the week.
