Ghana’s Black Queens have taken a major step towards their maiden Olympic Games qualification after securing a commanding 3-0 away victory over Mauritius in the first leg of the first round of the LA 2028 women’s football qualifiers.

The Queens delivered an impressive performance on Thursday night, scoring three unanswered goals against the hosts to put themselves in a strong position ahead of the return fixture in Ghana.

The result gives the West African side a significant advantage in the two-legged tie as they pursue a historic place in the women’s football tournament at the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.

Ghana will now look to complete the job on home soil, knowing that progression to the second round would bring them another step closer to achieving their Olympic ambition.

Black Queens Take Control of Tie

The 3-0 victory away from home provides Ghana with a healthy cushion heading into the second leg.

Although the scorers and detailed match statistics are yet to be confirmed by the Ghana Football Association (GFA), the final result underlines the Queens’ ability to secure a convincing win on foreign soil.

The team celebrated enthusiastically at the final whistle, with the Ghana Olympic Committee sharing a graphic confirming the victory.

The result puts Ghana in a favourable position, but the team will need to maintain their focus in the return fixture to ensure they progress safely to the next round.

Historic Olympic Dream Within Reach

The Black Queens are chasing qualification for the women’s football tournament at the 2028 Olympic Games for the first time in the country’s history.

Despite Ghana’s established presence in international women’s football, the team has yet to feature in the Olympic women’s football competition.

The LA 2028 qualifying campaign therefore presents an important opportunity for the Queens to break new ground and secure a place on one of sport’s biggest global stages.

An Olympic appearance would represent a significant milestone for Ghanaian women’s football and provide the team with an opportunity to compete against some of the world’s leading national sides.

Home Leg Could Seal Progression

Ghana will host Mauritius in the second leg, with the date and venue yet to be officially confirmed by the GFA.

Holding a three-goal advantage gives the Queens considerable breathing room, but the team must avoid complacency as they seek to finish the tie strongly.

A positive result in the return fixture would secure Ghana’s progression to the second round, keeping their Olympic qualification hopes alive.

The technical team will be keen to ensure the players recover well, maintain their concentration and reproduce the discipline that delivered the away victory.

Result at a Glance

1. Competition: LA 2028 Olympic Football Tournament Qualifiers
2. Round: First round, first leg
3. Fixture: Mauritius vs Ghana
4. Full-time score: Mauritius 0-3 Ghana
5. Second leg: Date and venue to be confirmed

The Black Queens have made an encouraging start to their Olympic qualifying campaign, but the task is not yet complete.

With the return leg approaching, Ghana will aim to turn their impressive away victory into qualification for the second round and keep alive their dream of making history at LA 2028.