The Black Queens wrapped up their training tour in Abidjan with a 1-0 loss to Ivory Coast on Tuesday evening at the Stade Félix Houphouët-Boigny.
Ghana, led by head coach Kim Lars Bjorkegren, went into the match aiming to cap off their preparations on a positive note, having drawn 3-3 in the first encounter last week. However, a second-half strike from Habibou Ouedraogo dashed those hopes.
The Queens started strongly, dictating play in the early stages, but the Ivorians gradually gained control and began to threaten with each forward surge.
Goalkeeper Cynthia Konlan delivered a solid performance, making several key saves to keep Ghana in the game.
Despite her efforts, Ouedraogo broke the deadlock in the 56th minute, scoring Côte d’Ivoire’s fourth goal across the two matches.
Ghana pushed for an equalizer but struggled to penetrate the Ivorian defense, ultimately falling short.
The result means the Black Queens have now managed just one win in their last five matches under Bjorkegren, scoring four goals while conceding six.
Tuesday’s match formed part of the team’s ongoing preparations for the rescheduled 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, set to take place in Morocco next month.