Six earn maiden Black Queens call-ups...As coach names squad for Pink Ladies Cup

Six players have received their first senior national team invitations after head coach Kim Lars Björkegren named his squad for the upcoming Pink Ladies Cup.

The tournament is expected to play a key role in Ghana’s preparations for the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations, as the technical team continues to rebuild and strengthen the Black Queens.

Goalkeeper Rose Baah headlines the list of debut call-ups, alongside defenders Diana Amoako and Alexandra Emefa Tay, wingers Sharon Sampson and Helen Alomenu, and attacker Ajegipena Zakaria.

Their inclusion reflects the technical team’s deliberate effort to inject fresh energy into the squad, while rewarding emerging talents for their performances at the club level.

For Rose Baah, the invitation marks a significant breakthrough, as she joins the goalkeeping department to boost competition for places.

Defenders Diana Amoako and Alexandra Emefa Tay, both products of Ghana’s youth system and members of the Black Princesses, will be eager to impress and add depth to the backline.

On the flanks, Sharon Sampson and Helen Alomenu bring pace and attacking width, offering the Queens additional options in wide areas as they seek to sharpen their offensive edge.

Ajegipena Zakaria’s inclusion provides another attacking dimension, with the forward expected to challenge for a place in the frontline during the tournament.

The Pink Ladies Cup will offer the six players their first taste of senior international football and a valuable opportunity to integrate into the national team environment.

Beyond immediate results, the competition is expected to serve as a crucial assessment platform for the technical team as it evaluates new talents and builds a competitive squad ahead of the 2026 WAFCON.