The Black Queens face a daunting task of qualifying for the 2022 AWCON after succumbing to Nigeria in the first leg of the qualifiers.
Coach Mercy Tagoe–Quarcoo’s side suffered a 2-0 defeat to the Super Falcons at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena following Uchenna Kanu's double.
Uchenna opened the scoring for Nigeria in the 20th minute after poor defending on the part of Ghana allowed her to power a free header into the net.
The 24-year-old made it 2-0 five minutes later when she reacted quickest to turn the ball home from a swinging corner-kick.
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The Black Queens were second best for much of the first half, with efforts from Priscilla Adubea and Grace Asantewaa being their only meaningful foray upfront.
Mercy Tagoe –Quarcoo’s side was better in the second half but their efforts were still not enough as the Super Falcons sealed a 2-0 win.
The two teams will clash again in the second leg of the AWCON qualifiers in Accra on Sunday, October 24, 2021.
