African football updates: Edo Queens win and Black Stars' World Cup progress

Edo Queens interim coach Kennedy Boboye expressed confidence following his team’s seven-goal victory over AS GNN in their 2026 CAF Women’s Champions League WAFU-B qualifying opener. Boboye noted that the team could have scored more if they had capitalized on all their chances, citing their recent high-scoring form. He also mentioned a lack of available online information regarding the Nigerien champions prior to the match.

In separate football news, Ghana Football Association President Kurt Okraku praised the Black Stars for their resilience during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Despite a 1-0 knockout stage defeat to Colombia, Okraku highlighted the team’s progress, noting they rose from being the lowest-ranked team to 24th by the tournament's end. Ghana’s campaign included a victory over Panama and a draw against England before their exit in the Round of 32.