The Black Queens wasted no time after touching down in England, holding their first training session at Aston Villa’s Bodymoor Heath Training Ground as preparations intensify for Tuesday’s high-profile friendly against the Lionesses.

On a freezing night in the West Midlands, the Ghanaian side looked sharp, vocal, and united, with players huddling together between drills to stay warm and mentally locked in for the challenge ahead.

High-Tempo Session Under Björkegren

Head coach Kim Lars Björkegren and his staff oversaw an intense workout, blending:


  • Positional play

  • Pressing exercises

  • Quick transition routines

The drills were designed to mirror England’s pace and physicality, giving the Queens a taste of the intensity they’ll face at St Mary’s Stadium, Southampton, on December 2.

Significance of the Test

For many players, training at such a world-class facility underscored the magnitude of the occasion. Beyond the friendly, the camp serves as crucial preparation for upcoming continental campaigns, with the squad determined to sharpen their tactical edge.

Squad Update


  • Sixteen players currently in camp

  • More arrivals expected before the final session

  • Team message: cold conditions or not, the Queens are fully locked in and ready to compete

This friendly against England offers Ghana’s women’s team a rare opportunity to test themselves against one of the world’s elite sides, while also building momentum for their continental ambitions.