Ghana vs. Cape Verde: Match report, goals and result from the 2026 WAFCON
Ghana defeated Cape Verde 2-0 in their opening match of the 2026 WAFCON tournament. Goals from Doris Boaduwaa and an own goal by Eleia Vieira secured the victory for the Black Queens.
Why it matters
This match marks a significant start for Ghana in a major continental tournament while highlighting the historic debut of Cape Verde in the competition.
(VIDEO) Ghana turns its experience into a commanding start against historic WAFCON debutants Cape Verde The Black Queens imposed their experience from the opening minutes and capitalized on two decisive moments to defeat a Cape Verde side that experienced a historic occasion in its first WAFCON appearance. Ghana begins with authority against Cape Verde
Ghana opened its 2026 WAFCON campaign with a 2-0 victory over Cape Verde at the Moulay Rachid Stadium in Casablanca.
The Black Queens used their experience in the competition to control the match from the opening minutes and overcome a Cape Verde side playing the first game in its history at the continental tournament finals.
Doris Boaduwaa opened the scoring early in the match, while an own goal from Eleia Vieira in the second half secured Ghana’s first three points in Group D.
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