Ghana Women’s national team delivered an emphatic 4-0 victory over Malawi Women in an international friendly played on 24 July 2026. The match, held at a neutral venue, showcased Ghana’s attacking superiority and provided valuable preparation for upcoming African competitions.

Match Report

From the opening minutes, Ghana imposed their superior pace and technique. The Black Queens controlled possession and created numerous opportunities, while Malawi struggled to break out of their defensive third. The scoreline could have been wider had Ghana been more clinical in the final minutes.

First Half: Ghana Take Control

Ghana opened the scoring in the 15th minute when striker Princess Ampem headed home from a corner delivered by Grace Asantewaa. The lead was doubled twenty minutes later as winger Sandra Owusu-Ansah finished a sweeping counter-attack with a low shot into the bottom corner. Malawi’s best chance of the half came via a free kick that sailed just wide.

Second Half: No Let-up

The Black Queens continued their dominance after the break. In the 63rd minute, midfielder Evelyn Badu scored a stunning long-range effort that gave the Malawi goalkeeper no chance. Substitute Beatrice Nkansah added a fourth in the 78th minute, tapping in after a goalmouth scramble. Malawi showed spirit but lacked the quality to test Ghana’s backline seriously.

Key Performers

• Princess Ampem (Ghana) – A constant aerial threat and clinical finisher.
• Evelyn Badu (Ghana) – The midfield engine room, capped her performance with a spectacular goal.
• Mwai Banda (Malawi) – The goalkeeper made several saves to keep the score from being even higher.

What This Means Ahead of Major Tournaments

For Ghana, this friendly highlights their depth and attacking firepower as they prepare for the 2026 Africa Women Cup of Nations qualifiers. Malawi, meanwhile, gain valuable exposure against a top-tier African side and will take lessons from the defeat as they build for regional competitions such as the COSAFA Women’s Championship.

Tactical Insights

Ghana’s 4-3-3 system overwhelmed Malawi’s compact 4-4-1-1. The visitors’ full-backs pressed high, creating overloads in wide areas. Malawi will need to improve their defensive organisation and transitional speed to compete at a higher level.