Ghana's Black Queens are gearing up to host their Guinean counterparts in the second leg of the first-round qualifiers for the Paris 2024 Olympics on Tuesday, July 18, 2023.
With a 3-0 victory in the first leg held in Conakry last Friday, Ghana enters the upcoming game with a clear advantage.
Coach Nora Hauptle was pleased with her team's performance in the previous match but expressed regret over missed opportunities, believing they could have scored more goals.
Coach Nora Hauptle is optimistic about her team's chances in the second leg, especially with the support of the home fans in the Accra Sports Stadium on Tuesday afternoon.
During the first leg, Vivian Adjei Konadu, Doris Boaduwaa, and Evelyn Badu were the goal-scorers for Ghana. Two first-half goals from Adjei Konadu and Boaduwaa were followed by a second-half strike by Evelyn Badu, securing the win for the Black Queens.
Under the guidance of new manager Nora Hauptle, the Black Queens have enjoyed a resurgence, recording four consecutive victories since February this year.
They had a promising start with a 3-0 win against Benin in an international friendly in Cotonou, followed by back-to-back victories against Senegal in friendlies at the Accra Sports Stadium.
The team is eager to restore public confidence as they aim for a spot in the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. A victory in the upcoming match will propel Ghana to the next round of qualifiers, where they will face the winner of the match between Rwanda and Uganda.
The crucial encounter against Guinea will kick off at 4 pm in the Accra Sports Stadium on Tuesday, July 18, 2023.
