Ghana women’s national football team began their 2026 Pink Ladies Cup campaign in emphatic fashion, cruising to a 4-0 victory over Hong Kong women’s national football team on Saturday afternoon in the United Arab Emirates.
The Group-stage encounter was played at the Al-Hamriya Sports Club Stadium, where Ghana gradually found its rhythm after a cautious opening spell.
Despite a measured start, the Black Queens asserted control and broke the deadlock in the 28th minute. FC Nordsjaelland forward Princess Marfo capped off a slick team move with a composed finish to put Ghana ahead.
The momentum firmly shifted in Ghana’s favour ten minutes later when Doris Boaduwaa capitalised on a defensive lapse to double the advantage. Her clinical strike ensured the Queens headed into halftime with a commanding 2-0 lead.
After the break, Ghana maintained its attacking intensity. Nottingham Forest forward Chantelle Hlorkah-Boye extended the lead to 3-0 after Hong Kong struggled to clear a dangerous corner delivered by Comfort Yeboah Boaduwaa had a chance to further increase the tally in the 54th minute after winning a penalty, but her effort was well saved.
There was still time for a memorable moment as Ampem Darkoa Ladies talent Ajegipina Zakaria marked her debut with a superb late goal, sealing an impressive four-goal triumph for the West Africans.
The Black Queens will now shift focus to their second fixture against Russia women’s national football team on Tuesday, March 3, at the same venue.
The Pink Ladies Cup serves as vital preparation for the upcoming 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, where Ghana will aim to make a strong continental statement.
