The Black Queens of Ghana got off to a flying start in the 2016 Africa Women’s Cup of Nations after beating debutants Kenya 3-1 on Sunday evening.
Esse Akida shot the Harambee Starlets of Kenya ahead in the first half with an explicit volley after the Black Queens failed to organize themselves properly at the back.
However, three second half goals from Samira Suleman, Elizabeth Addo and Portia Boakye rounded off the Kenyans to give the Black Queens their opening win of the competition.
Speaking to Roselind Amoh after the game, head coach Yusif Basigi revealed how relieved he was to have secured his first three points of the tournament ahead of their game against Nigeria who also went past Mali with six goals.
“I anticipated that it was going to be a difficult game. Lo and behold, we went down in the first half and I had to go back into the dressing room to get the ladies back on track and get them do what I wanted on the field.”
“I’m so relieved because winning your first game is always paramount.” He said.
The Black Queens are chasing their first ever trophy at this level and will be hoping things fall in place in order to achieve such feat following their exploits at the 2015 All Africa Games.