By: Belinda Nketia
Ghana’s Black Queens today 6th March 2026, have been officially crowned champions of the 2026 Pink Ladies Cup in the United Arab Emirates.
The team received the trophy at their hotel after withdrawing from their final match against Tanzania due to safety concerns amid rising regional tensions in the Middle East.
Officials from Ghana’s diplomatic mission and the Ghana Football Association (GFA) remained in close contact with the team. They assured the players of their safety while monitoring the evolving situation.
The black queens opened the tournament with a 4–0 victory over Hong Kong, China and followed up with another 4–0 win against Russia. These victories put the Ghana women’s national team at the top of the standings and secured the championship even before the final match.
Individually, Doris finished as top scorer with three goals, while goalkeeper Cynthia Findiib Konlan was named Best Goalkeeper for keeping two clean sheets in two matches.
DORIS BOADUWAA
CYNTHIA KONLAN
The Pink Ladies Cup is an invitational women’s football tournament that features four national teams who compete in a round-robin format. Each team plays every other team once. Points are awarded for wins and draws, and the team with the most points at the end of the tournament is crowned champion.
In the event of a tie on points, the tournament uses standard tie-breakers. Goal difference comes first, followed by goals scored, and then head-to-head results between the tied teams.
For the Queens, the Pink Ladies Cup was part of their build‑up to the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations originally slated to begin March 17 in Morocco. CAF recently announced that the tournament has been postponed and rescheduled for July 25 to August 16, 2026, following “unforeseen circumstances” and consultations with partners, including FIFA.
The postponement means more time for competitive preparation ahead of WAFCON 2026.
