Black Queens begin training in England ahead of Lionesses clash

The Black Queens wasted no time after arriving in England, clocking in their first training session at Aston Villa’s Bodymoor Heath Training Ground ahead of Tuesday’s high-profile friendly against the Lionesses.Braving a freezing night in the West Midlands, the Ghanaian side looked sharp and vocal, with players huddling together between drills to stay warm and locked in mentally for the task ahead.​Head coach Kim Lars Björkegren and his assistants put the squad through an intense, high-tempo workout, mixing positional play, pressing exercises and quick transition routines designed to mirror England’s pace and physicality.For many of the players, training at such a world-class facility underscored the magnitude of this test, as they continue preparations for upcoming continental campaigns.​With kick-off set for December 2 at St Mary’s Stadium in Southampton, the message from camp is clear: cold conditions or not, the Black Queens are fully locked in and ready to compete.