“Black Queens to Face Lionesses in High-Profile Showdown”

By Emmanuel Austin Baah On Sep 12, 2025

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has confirmed that the Black Queens will face the England Women’s National Team in an international friendly on 2nd December 2025 at St. Mary’s Stadium, Southampton.

This fixture forms part of Ghana’s preparations for the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), to be staged in Morocco, and is expected to provide the Black Queens with a stern test against one of the world’s leading sides.

England, the reigning UEFA Women’s Euro 2022 champions and finalists at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, boast some of the finest talents in the women’s game, making this clash a valuable opportunity for the Black Queens to measure themselves at the highest level.

For Ghana, the encounter will not only sharpen the team ahead of continental competition but also showcase the progress of women’s football in the country on an international stage. The match will also provide Ghanaian players with exposure against top-tier opposition, while strengthening relations between the GFA and The Football Association (FA).

Fans can look forward to an exciting contest as both teams aim to give a strong account of themselves in what promises to be a memorable occasion in Southampton.

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Emmanuel Austin Baah

My name is Emmanuel Austin Baah, professionally known as “Okocha”. I am a seasoned Ghanaian journalist, broadcaster and football commentator from Senya Bereku in the Central Region. My work reflects a strong commitment to factual reporting, ethical journalism and the continuous promotion of Ghanaian sports.

I am currently pursuing my studies at Cape Coast Technical University, building on a solid foundation of media practice and communication. I previously served as a sports producer at Radio Gold (90.5) and Montie FM (100.1) in Accra, where I was actively involved in editorial planning, programme production, live commentary and in-depth sports analysis.

Presently, I am a Senior Writer at SportsNetGhana.com, a role in which I produce well-researched features, match reports, athlete profiles and analytical pieces. My work consistently highlights emerging talents, captures key sporting developments and contributes to shaping informed sports discourse in Ghana.

Over the course of my career, I have covered numerous major sporting events both locally and internationally. Among these, the highlight remains my coverage of the 2014 FIFA World Cup, a significant milestone that strengthened my expertise in global football reporting and enhanced my understanding of international sports dynamics.

I am widely recognised for my clarity of analysis, engaging commentary style and strong command of both local and global football trends. Beyond the newsroom, I participate in community initiatives aimed at developing young sports journalists and promoting youth engagement in sports.

For professional engagements, media collaborations or enquiries, please contact me on 0265284330.

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