Black Queens set to challenge European champions in high-stakes friendly

The senior female national team, the Black Queens, are gearing up for a thrilling international encounter against European Champions, the Lionesses of England, on December 2, 2025 at St. Mary’s Stadium in Southampton.

To the Queens, this is not just another friendly; it is a golden stage where talent, grit and ambition will converge for the best between the two continents to be decided.

Fresh from its remarkable achievement as Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) bronze medalists, the Black Queens carry the hopes of a nation hungry for more glory. The Queen’s journey in African football has been a story of resilience, unity and undying passion; a story that now reaches beyond the continent.

Facing England, a powerhouse in women’s football, offers the Queens a rare chance to measure themselves against the very best in the world.

For the players, this match is a testament to the hours of sacrifice, the early morning trainings, the relentless push to be better, stronger and braver. Every tackle, every sprint, every goal is a heartbeat of Ghana’s dreams.

Fans, both at home and in the diaspora, will watch with bated breath as these warriors don the national colours, carrying with them the legacy of those who paved the way for women’s football in Ghana.

Coach and team leaders see this match as a crucial milestone. This is an opportunity to challenge ourselves against top-tier competition, to learn and to grow stronger as we prepare for the next WAFCON.

Indeed, every moment on the pitch in Southampton will shape the Black Queens’ strategy, cohesion and confidence for the battles ahead.

Deputy Gen. Sec. Administration, GFA, Ama Brobey Williams, in a signed statement, indicated: “Beyond the statistics and the rankings, this encounter is about inspiration. Young girls across Ghana, dreaming of following in the footsteps of their heroes, will see in this match proof that with determination and heart, barriers can be broken, and limits redefined. The Black Queens are not just playing a game; they are lighting a path for the next generation.”

As matchday approaches, anticipation builds. Will the Queens rise to the challenge, etching another historic chapter in Ghanaian football? One thing is certain: when the whistle blows at St. Mary’s Stadium, it will not just be a game; it will be a celebration of courage, of dreams and of a nation’s unwavering belief in its champions.

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