The national women’s football team of Ghana, the Black Queens, will take part in a three-nation international tournament in Tanzania during the FIFA women’s international window in June as preparations continue for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.
The competition is scheduled to run from 1 to 9 June in Dar es Salaam and will also involve hosts Tanzania women’s national football team and Malawi women’s national football team.
The tournament is expected to provide all three countries with an opportunity to fine-tune preparations ahead of the upcoming Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), with teams seeking competitive matches during the international break.
For Ghana’s Black Queens, the competition is viewed as an important part of the team’s build-up towards the continental tournament. The matches are expected to offer the squad valuable playing time while allowing the technical team to continue assessing players and strengthening combinations within the side.
The tournament will also help the Black Queens maintain momentum ahead of WAFCON 2026, with the coaching staff expected to use the games to monitor performances and improve team cohesion.
The Ghanaian side has been seeking opportunities to remain active during FIFA international windows as part of wider preparations for future competitions. Participation in the event in Tanzania is therefore expected to play a significant role in keeping the squad competitive and match-ready.
The hosts, Tanzania, will also use the tournament to prepare for the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, while Malawi are expected to benefit from the additional international exposure and experience.
Dar es Salaam will stage all matches during the week-long event, although organisers are yet to release the full fixture schedule and venue details.
Information regarding the Black Queens squad for the tournament is also expected to be announced in the coming days.
The competition comes at an important stage in preparations for WAFCON 2026, with national teams across the continent increasing their efforts to build strong and competitive squads ahead of the tournament.
For the Black Queens, the June fixtures are likely to offer an opportunity not only to sharpen performances on the pitch but also to strengthen understanding within the group before the continental competition begins.
The matches could also provide younger or fringe players with a chance to impress the coaching staff as Ghana continues to shape its squad for future international assignments.
With Tanzania and Malawi also preparing for major continental challenges, the tournament is expected to offer a competitive environment and meaningful test for all three nations during the international window.
