Ghana’s women’s national football team, the Black Queens, are remaining at their training base in the United Arab Emirates as conflict continues elsewhere in the region. The team traveled to Dubai to prepare for the upcoming Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (Women’s AFCON) and have not altered their plans despite the broader security situation.
The Black Queens’ camp in the UAE is part of their final phase of preparations ahead of the continental tournament. The team is using the facilities in Dubai to work on fitness, tactics, and team cohesion as they look to refine their play before heading to the competition. Training sessions have been scheduled to simulate tournament conditions, with an emphasis on match sharpness and coordination between defensive and attacking units.
While there is conflict in parts of the region, the squad remains in place at their current base. The decision allows the players and technical staff to maintain continuity in their build-up to the Women’s AFCON. Remaining in the UAE also ensures that the team can continue to access training pitches, gym facilities, and recovery resources needed at this stage of preparation.
The Black Queens are expected to use their time in Dubai to finalize squad roles, refine set-piece routines, and assess player form ahead of the tournament. The camp environment is also an opportunity for newer players to integrate into the group and for the coaching staff to reinforce tactical instructions.
Ghana’s participation in the Women’s AFCON is significant for the development of women’s football in the country, and the preparations in the UAE form a key part of their build-up. With the team staying in Dubai amid the wider regional tension, the focus within camp remains on football matters and readiness for the challenges ahead at the continental showpiece.
