Ghana’s women’s national team head coach, Nora Hauptle, commended goalkeeper Cynthia Konlan despite the team's 4-0 defeat to Japan in a recent international friendly.
During the match, the Black Queens managed to keep Japan scoreless in the first half but allowed four goals in the second half, mainly from set pieces.
In a post-match interview, Hauptle highlighted Konlan’s impressive performance, noting her vital saves throughout the game.
Hauptle also expressed disappointment over Boakye’s early dismissal, underscoring the challenge of losing such an experienced defender early in the match.
“We defended with determination and passion, and we closed the center. I think our keeper was outstanding.
"In the end, we need to acknowledge playing an hour against Japan with 10 players. The quality of their team is higher, so all in all I’m pleased with the mentality shown and how we took on the challenge.”
The game against Japan, ranked seventh in the world, was a difficult yet valuable learning experience for the Black Queens as they continue to prepare for future competitions.
