Mukarama Abdulai has earned a return to the Black Queens squad after a two-year absence as Ghana prepare to begin their 2028 Olympic Games qualification campaign against Mauritius.
The Ünye Kadun forward is one of five players recalled by head coach Kim Lars Björkegren for the two-legged second-round tie, following a difficult period disrupted by persistent injuries.
Rose Teye Baah, Diana Amoako, Helen Alormenu and Nancy Amoh are the other returning players included in the 24-woman squad.
Björkegren has also introduced two new faces to the senior national team, handing first-time call-ups to Rabiatu Maltiti and Margaret Agyapomaa as he continues to reshape his squad ahead of the upcoming international break.
The squad retains a significant portion of the team that represented Ghana at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, with 17 players from that tournament selected for the Olympic qualifiers.
Ghana received a bye in the opening round of the Olympic qualification process and will now face Mauritius in the second round, with progression to the next stage at stake.
The first leg is scheduled for October 8, while Ghana will host Mauritius in the return fixture at the Accra Sports Stadium on October 13.
Mukarama’s return will provide Björkegren with another attacking option as he prepares the Black Queens for what promises to be a demanding qualification tie.
The forward previously made a name for herself at FIFA U-17 and U-20 Women’s World Cup tournaments and was regarded as one of Ghana’s promising attacking talents.
However, injuries have interrupted her progress at senior level over the past two years. Her return to the national team now presents an opportunity to rebuild her place in the Black Queens setup.
For Björkegren, the inclusion of experienced returnees alongside new players reflects his continued efforts to develop a squad capable of competing across multiple competitions.
With the Olympic qualification process now underway, Ghana will be hoping to take an important step towards the next round when they meet Mauritius in the opening leg on October 8.
The Black Queens will then look to complete the job on home soil five days later, with the Accra Sports Stadium set to host the decisive second leg on October 13.
Source: 3News
