Black Queens Starting XI For WAFU Cup Opener Against Ivory Coast Named

The assistant coach of the Black Queens, Mercy Tagoe has named the starting line-up for today’s WAFU B Women’s championship opener against Ivory Coast.

The match against the host country is scheduled for the Champroux Stadium at Marcoury province today Wednesday, February 14.

Ghana’s game against Cote D’Ivoire will kick off at 3:30pm (local time).

The Black Queens is using the tournament match as part of its preparations for the 2018 African Women’s Nations Cup tournament as competition hosts.

Below is the Black Queen’s’ starting line up ( Jersey No.)

21 Patricia Mantey
6 Ellen Coleman
2 Gladys Amfobea
4 Janet Egyir
15 Faustina Ampah
8 Juliet Acheampong
12 Mavis Owusu
5 Grace Asantewaa
3 Jane Ayueyam
14 Priscilla Okyere
17 Portia Boakye (Captain)
Subs: 16 Nana Ama Asantewaa 9 Philicity Asuako 18 Rita Okyere 11 Alice Kusi 7 Grace Asare 19 Ruth Appiah 20 Priscilla Saahene.

The senior women's national team will face Burkina Faso, Niger in subsequent group games.

African champions Nigeria, Senegal and Togo all in Group B.