Gladys Amfobea's 13th minute strike was enough for the Black Queens to open the campaign with victory.
The victory takes Black Queens to top of Group A ahead of the second match between Cameroon and Mali.
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Ghana began the game in an explosive manner, creating several chances in the early stages of the game but the Algerian goalkeeper was up for the task.
However, Gladys Amfobea took advantage of a miscued pass to volley the ball home for the Black Queens.
The team had another chance fall to captain Elizabeth Addo but his fierce shot was calmly collected the the Algerian shot-stopper.
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