Black Queens Coach, Kim Lars Björkegren Names 24-Player Squad for England Friendly

Black Queens head coach Kim Lars Björkegren has unveiled a 24-player squad for Ghana’s highly anticipated international friendly against England’s Lionesses. The squad features a strong mix of experience and rising talent as the team prepares for a crucial competitive year.

Defender Anasthesia Achiaa makes a return to the national team setup, adding depth and stability to the backline. Meanwhile, Benedictè Simon of Servette Geneve FC earns her first-ever call-up, marking an exciting milestone in her career.

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The squad also includes established Black Queens stars such as captain Portia Boakye, Evelyn Badu, Doris Boaduwaa, and Chantelle Boy-Hlorkah, maintaining a solid core with international experience.

Ghana will take on the Lionesses on December 2, 2025, at St. Mary’s Stadium in Southampton, UK. The match will be historic, representing the first-ever senior women’s international meeting between Ghana and England.

Beyond its symbolic importance, the fixture provides a valuable test for the Black Queens as they continue preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), scheduled for March 2026.

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The game will allow Björkegren to assess his squad’s readiness against one of the world’s top-ranked teams.England enter the match in strong form, having recorded four wins against top-tier opponents: Spain, Italy, Australia, and Sweden—in their last five outings.

Their only recent setback came in a narrow defeat to Brazil.Ghana also approach the fixture with confidence after securing 4 victories in their last 5 matches. The Black Queens’ sole loss in that period was against Morocco.

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The friendly marks another key step in Ghana’s rebuilding process as the Black Queens aim to strengthen team cohesion, integrate new players, and sharpen their competitive edge ahead of a defining year in women’s football.