The Black Queens put the finishing touches on their preparations ahead of their historic clash against England at St. Mary’s Stadium on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at 7:00 PM.
This will mark the first-ever meeting between the two sides, with the Lionesses unbeaten in their last 39 first-time encounters (W32 D7) and winners of their last 12 such matches by an aggregate score of 65-1.
On Monday evening, head coach Kim Björkegren guided the team through their final training session on the pitch at St. Mary’s.
The session focused on running, passing, and shooting drills, with a sprinkling of strength exercises to keep the squad sharp ahead of the high-stakes encounter.
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Several key players were in attendance, including Portia Boakye, Cynthia Konlan, Jennifer Cudjoe, Grace Asantewaa, and Doris Boaduwaa, each putting in the work as the team fine-tuned its strategy.
Josephine Bonsu, however, did not participate fully in training due to a minor knock sustained during previous sessions.
However, reports confirmed that she remains available for selection on match day, emphasizing caution over risk.
The Black Queens come into the game unbeaten in their last seven matches across all competitions (W3 D4).
England, by contrast, remain formidable at St. Mary’s as they are yet to concede a goal in their last four games at the venue.
Watch highlights of the training below:
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