Equatorial Guinea Women Edge Almeria Women 1-0 in International Friendly

Equatorial Guinea Women secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Almeria Women in an international friendly played on June 5, 2026. The match, hosted at the Power Horse Stadium in Almería, saw the visitors from Africa claim a hard-fought win on Spanish soil.

Almeria Women, a club side from the Spanish Primera Federación, had hoped to test themselves against a national team with recent African experience. Equatorial Guinea, who are in preparation for the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, used the friendly to build chemistry and tactical sharpness.

Match Decided by Early Goal

The only goal of the game came in the 12th minute. Equatorial Guinea forward Anunciación Dosa struck a precise low shot from the edge of the box that beat the Almeria goalkeeper at her near post. The early strike set the tone, with the visitors sitting deeper after taking the lead, inviting Almeria to push forward.

Almeria Women responded well, dominating possession for large periods. Their best chance came in the 35th minute when midfielder Carmen Sánchez hit the crossbar with a curling free kick. The Spanish side continued to press in the second half, but Equatorial Guinea’s defence, marshalled by captain Gloria Oyono, held firm.

Second Half: Defensive Resilience

Equatorial Guinea Women switched to a more compact shape after the hour mark, looking to counter-attack when possible. Almeria pushed for an equaliser, introducing fresh attacking talent, but the visitors’ goalkeeper Verónica Ntutumu made crucial saves in the 74th and 81st minutes to preserve the clean sheet.

The final whistle confirmed a valuable 1-0 win for Equatorial Guinea, who will take confidence from the performance ahead of more intense competitive matches. For Almeria Women, the friendly provided a good test against a disciplined African national side, highlighting areas for improvement in their final third.

Context and Importance

International friendlies against club sides are a common preparation tool for national teams, especially when facing opponents from different football cultures. Equatorial Guinea Women will now continue their preparation for the upcoming qualifiers, while Almeria Women return to their domestic league campaign with valuable experience gained.