{"id":73034,"date":"2024-05-11T17:39:45","date_gmt":"2024-05-11T17:39:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/ghana\/uncategorized\/black-queens-to-play-japan-in-friendly"},"modified":"2024-05-11T17:44:10","modified_gmt":"2024-05-11T17:44:10","slug":"black-queens-to-play-japan-in-friendly","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/ghana\/all-news\/black-queens-to-play-japan-in-friendly","title":{"rendered":"Black Queens to play Japan in friendly"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Ghana. <\/strong><\/span><b>Tokyo\u2019s Kanazawa Go Go Curry Stadium will be the venue for a highly anticipated international Women\u2019s Friendly match between Japan\u2019s Nadeshiko and Ghana\u2019s Black Queens on July 13.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The Black Queens secured their spot in the 2024 Women\u2019s African Cup of Nations (WAFCON) after defeating Namibia in the final qualifying round.<\/p>\n<p>This upcoming match against Japan presents an opportunity for the team to maintain their competitive edge ahead of the tournament. Additionally, it allows Head Coach Nora Ha\u0308uptle to assess potential new additions to the squad.<\/p>\n<p>For Japan, this game serves as part of their preparations for the Paris 2024 Olympics Games. Ranked seventh in the world, they aim to strengthen their team through challenging fixtures like this one against Ghana.<\/p>\n<p>Ghana\u2019s Black Queens, currently ranked 64th globally and fourth in Africa, continue to benefit from opportunities provided by the Ghana Football Association to participate in international friendlies during FIFA Women\u2019s international windows.<\/p>\n<p>Recent matches against Senegal and Benin have been part of this strategy to enhance the team\u2019s capabilities.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/ghana\">Ghana<\/a> Follow <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/\">Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Ghana. Tokyo\u2019s Kanazawa Go Go Curry Stadium will be the venue for a highly anticipated international Women\u2019s Friendly match between Japan\u2019s Nadeshiko and Ghana\u2019s Black Queens on July 13. The Black Queens secured their spot in the 2024 Women\u2019s African Cup of Nations (WAFCON) after defeating Namibia in the final qualifying round. 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