The Black Queens of Ghana will now be based in Casablanca during the group stage of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced changes to its logistical arrangements for the tournament.
The Ghana squad had initially been scheduled to establish its training camp in Fez before the start of the competition. However, CAF has informed participating nations that operational plans have been revised, resulting in Ghana being relocated to Casablanca ahead of the tournament.
The change affects only the team’s base during the group phase, with Ghana’s fixtures remaining unchanged.
CAF’s latest adjustments form part of wider logistical planning for the competition, with updated accommodation and team camp arrangements communicated to all countries taking part in the tournament.
Despite the relocation, the Black Queens will continue with the same schedule of matches in Group D, where they are set to face Cape Verde, Cameroon and Mali.
The revised arrangements come as Ghana finalise preparations for the continental championship under head coach Kim Lars Bjorkegren.
The Black Queens will head into the tournament looking to continue the progress they have made in recent months under the Swedish coach, with hopes of producing a strong performance in Morocco.
While the change of base alters some of the team’s preparations, there has been no change to Ghana’s objectives for the competition.
The Black Queens are aiming to advance from the group stage and mount a sustained challenge in the knockout rounds as they seek a successful return to the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.
The tournament also carries additional significance for Ghana because it serves as the qualification pathway for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
As a result, a positive campaign at WAFCON could not only deliver continental success but also move the Black Queens closer to securing a place at the next global finals.
The team will therefore be seeking to ensure that the revised accommodation arrangements do not disrupt their preparations ahead of the opening group-stage fixtures.
Ghana’s opponents remain unchanged despite the logistical revisions, with matches against Cape Verde, Cameroon and Mali expected to determine whether the Black Queens progress to the knockout phase.
CAF has introduced the changes as part of its wider operational planning for the tournament, updating participating teams on accommodation and camp locations before the competition gets under way.
For Ghana, the immediate priority is adapting to the new base in Casablanca while maintaining focus on preparations under Bjorkegren.
The Black Queens will hope the relocation has little effect on their readiness as they attempt to begin the tournament strongly and build momentum through the group stage.
With qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup also at stake, Ghana’s campaign carries added importance, making consistency in the group phase crucial as the Black Queens seek both continental success and a route to the world’s biggest women’s football tournament.
