Ghana thrashes Malawi 4-0 in women's AFCON 2026 warm-up

Boaduwa hat-trick and a perfect dress rehearsal before facing Mali

Africa 23 July 2026 at 17:22

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Ghana thrashes Malawi 4-0 in women's AFCON 2026 warm-up

One last test, and it was a masterstroke. Ghana cruised past Malawi with a resounding 4-0 win this Thursday, July 23, in Casablanca. The Black Queens sent out a powerful statement just three days before the start of the TotalEnergies Women's AFCON 2026.

Boaduwa on fire

Head coach Kim Lars Björkegren surely found all the answers he was looking for. Doris Boaduwa netted a superb hat-trick, while Esinam Sampson added a fourth. After a 1-0 win over Côte d'Ivoire and a goalless draw against Tanzania, Ghana wraps up their preparations on a flawless note and heads into the tournament brimming with confidence.

90’ ⏰ - FULL TIME!

A convincing performance from the Black Queens as we wrap up our WAFCON preparations in style with a dominant 4-0 victory over Malawi.

🇬🇭 4:0 🇲🇼 #ShineBlackQueens✨ #MoreThanAble 💪🏾 pic.twitter.com/aPFmaUzHrA
— Ghana Women National Teams 🇬🇭 (@GhanaWNT) July 23, 2026

On the road to a historic title?

Now, it’s time to get down to business. The Black Queens will kick off their AFCON campaign on July 29 against Cape Verde. Ghana’s consistency is unquestioned: three lost finals, four fourth-place finishes. This year, the Black Queens are squarely aiming for a historic triumph to finally seize the African crown.