The Confederation of African Football (CAF) through its official website revealed the opening matches of the women’s national teams competing for a place in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games have concluded with stunning performances.
Ghana’s women’s national team started their pursuit to secure a spot in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games qualifiers in a thrilling performance, claiming a dominant 3-0 triumph over Guinea’s Syli Dames in Conakry on Friday.
The Black Queens evidently registered their mastery in the game, with Vivian Adjei Konadu opening the scoring line in the 19th minute.
In the second half, Ghana continued to assert their dominance. Mary Amponsah provided a delightful assist, setting up Evelyn Badu for the third goal in the 72nd minute. Badu calmly slotted the ball into the net, extending Ghana’s lead to 3-0 and sealing a comprehensive victory.
The Ghanaian team now eagerly awaits their next challenge against the Syli Dames on Tuesday, July 18, which promises to be a thrilling encounter on Ghanaian soil.
Surprisingly, Burkina Faso battled an unexpected setback on their home turf against Mali in their opening match of the qualifiers. The preferred Burkina Faso team suffered a 1-0 defeat courtesy of Agaicha Diarra’s early goal in the 3rd minute. Fans at the March 26 Stadium in Bamako eagerly anticipate a high-caliber match between the two teams on Tuesday, July 18.
Furthermore, in an outstanding display of their quality, Ethiopia left no room for doubt as they dominated Chad with a resounding 6-0 victory. The East Africans’ impressive display brings them one step closer to qualifying for the second round of the playoffs.
Meanwhile, in other results, Uganda and Rwanda played out an exhilarating 3-3 draw, showcasing their skill and determination.
Namibia secured a 2-0 solid victory against Equatorial Guinea, while the Amazons of Benin managed to salvage a 2-2 draw against Guinea Bissau.
The stage is set for an exciting qualification campaign, as these talented teams strive to secure their place in the prestigious Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
With their remarkable performances in the opening matches, Ghana, Mali, and Ethiopia have undoubtedly made a strong statement of intent, as football fans eagerly anticipate more captivating matches as the competition progresses.
Results of the first leg of the Women’s Olympic Games qualifiers:
12 July 2023
Burkina Faso 0-1 Mali
Uganda 3-3 Rwanda
13 July 2023
Ethiopia 6-0 Chad
Namibie 2-0 Equatorial Guinea
14 July 2023
Guinea Bissau 2-2 Benin
Guinea 0-3 Ghana
