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The Ghana Black Queens were eliminated from WAFCON 2026 after a quarterfinal loss to Malawi but remain in discussions about World Cup qualification.

The Ghana Black Queens faced a tough defeat against Malawi in the quarterfinals of WAFCON 2026, losing 2-1 and subsequently exiting the tournament. Despite this setback, there remains optimism and analysis regarding how the team can still qualify for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup. The loss is significant as it ended a major run for the team, and the coach expressed deep heartbreak over the team's exit, marking the worst feeling in his 20 years of coaching.