2026 Women's AFCON: Official line-ups for Ghana vs Cape Verde revealed

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The starting XIs have been announced at Stade Moulay Rachid for the first Group D match of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations. Kick-off is set for 4pm as Ghana take on Cape Verde in the Group D opener.

Ghana banking on stability

With three previous AFCON finals and a third-place finish in 2024, the Black Queens enter their 12th tournament appearance with plenty of confidence. The head coach fields his tried-and-tested core, renowned for their rock-solid defense and potent attack.

Also read: 2026 Women's AFCON: Group C results and standings after the first matchday

The objective is clear—start strong. Riding high on five clean sheets from their last six games and 13 goals scored in warm-ups, the Ghanaians are determined to set the tempo early and seize control of the group.

Ghana starting XI: C. Konlan, Simon, S. Duah, G. Asantewaa, Cudjoe, Princess, Boye-Hlorkah, Boaduwaa, A. Kusi, P. Boakye, Bonsu

Cape Verde making their AFCON debut

This is Cape Verde's very first match in the Women's AFCON group stage. The Blue Sharks clinched qualification in October after knocking out Guinea and Mali, and now they're diving into the big league. The coach has opted for a compact setup to limit damage and capitalize on counterattacks.

Also read: 2026 Women's AFCON: Group B results and standings after the first matchday

The challenge is formidable—Cape Verde failed to score and conceded 11 goals in their four warm-up friendlies. Still, there's ambition in this youthful squad, made up mostly of Europe-based players, with 17 plying their trade in Portugal (only two play in the domestic league).

Cape Verde starting XI: Jacinta, Kelly, Larissa, Leia, Gramps. T, Vá Moreira, Sasha, L. Rodrigues, Leh, Luriane, Irlas

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