The Black Queens of Ghana have arrived in Southampton as preparations enter their final stage ahead of Tuesday’s international friendly against the Lionesses of England at St Mary’s Stadium.

The team made the trip from Birmingham on Sunday morning, arriving around midday to conclude their build-up to what is expected to be one of their most challenging matches in recent years.

Training & Build-Up


  • Head coach Kim Lars Bjorkegren had based the squad in Birmingham over the past few days.

  • Training was held at Aston Villa’s Bodymoor Heath Training Ground.

  • The Queens secured a morale-boosting 3-1 victory over Aston Villa Women in a closed-door friendly, fine-tuning tactics and assessing sharpness.
Community Welcome

Upon arrival in Southampton, the squad received a warm reception from members of the Ghanaian community, before settling at the Hilton Hotel inside the Utilita Bowl facility.

Later on Sunday, the team held their first training session in Southampton, focusing on final details ahead of the clash.

Match Context


  • Date: Tuesday, December 2

  • Venue: St Mary’s Stadium, Southampton

  • Significance: A key test for Ghana as they prepare for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.

This friendly against England offers the Black Queens both a stern challenge and an invaluable opportunity to sharpen their competitiveness before continental duty.