French-Ghanaian defender Bénédicte Simon is on the verge of making her international debut for Ghana after being named in the Black Queens squad for their high-profile friendly with England in Southampton on 5th December.
The 28-year-old right-back, who plays for Servette Geneva in Switzerland, was born in France to Ghanaian parents and previously featured for France’s U23s in a friendly against ASJ Soyaux on 8 April 2021.
Having now completed her nationality switch, Simon joins Coach Kim Lars Björkegren’s 24-woman squad as Ghana prepare for one of their toughest tests against the reigning European champions at St Mary’s Stadium.
Björkegren has named a squad blending established internationals with rising talents, including midfielder Anasthesia Achiaa, who returns after missing Ghana’s recent Women’s AFCON qualifier against Egypt.
England-based forward Chantelle Boye-Hlorkah, who was recently crowned 2025 SWAG Women’s Footballer of the Year (Foreign-Based), also features alongside Doris Boaduwaa, Josephine Bonsu, Grace Asantewaa, captain Portia Boakye and Alice Kusi.
Simon’s arrival is seen as a major boost to the Queens’ defensive options. With top-level experience from spells at PSG, Atlético Madrid, Sassuolo, Juventus and Valencia, she adds proven quality to a squad already rich in competition, particularly after Ghana’s bronze-medal finish at the last Women’s AFCON.
The Black Queens will use the December 5 friendly as a key measure of their development, with England expected to offer stern opposition ahead of next year’s continental showpiece (AFCON).
Below is the Full squad list
Cynthia Konlan Fiindib, Kerrie McCarthy, Afi Amenyeku, Bénédicte Simon, Josephine Bonsu, Comfort Yeboah, Ernestina Abambila, Portia Boakye, Anasthesia Achiaa, Susan Ama Duah, Louisa Aniwaa, Grace Asantewaa, Nancy Amoh, Jennifer Cudjoe, Evelyn Badu, Chantelle Boye-Hlorkah, Stella Nyamekye, Alice Kusi, Princess Marfo, Nina Norshie, Doris Boaduwaa, Mary Amponsah, Princella Adubea, Abigail Kofi Kim.
By: Pascal Amoah
