The Ghana Women’s Rugby League team, the Leopardess, has returned home after completing a two-match international series against the Green Falcons of Nigeria in Lagos, as part of their ongoing preparations for the 2026–2027 Rugby League World Cup qualifiers.

The friendly series was arranged between the two West African nations to sharpen their skills and assess readiness for upcoming international assignments.

For Ghana, the matches served as a crucial test ahead of their 2026 World Cup qualifiers for the 2028 Rugby League World Cup.

Despite spirited performances, the Leopardess fell short in both fixtures — losing 40–0 in the first game and 24–8 in the second. However, the team demonstrated notable improvement in the second encounter, with Jacqueline Ansah scoring a try and Grace Nketiah converting twice, highlighting the team’s growing confidence and attacking rhythm.

Speaking on their return to Ghana, Head Coach Riddick Alibah praised the team’s performance, describing the tour as a success in terms of player development and experience.

“The developmental purpose of the tour was achieved,” he said, adding that preparations would continue as the technical team scouts for new talents from the local league and schools where the sport is played.

Team Captain Elizabeth Adongo expressed pride in her teammates and extended gratitude to all supporters and sponsors who made the trip possible.

The General Manager of the Rugby League Federation Ghana (RLFG), Mr Jafaru Awudu Mustapha, commended the players for their resilience, professionalism, and discipline throughout the tour.

The Leopardess are set to host Nigeria and Roots Rugby sides in another international series scheduled for November 23–30 in Ghana. The fixtures will provide further opportunities to assess the team’s progress and build momentum ahead of next year’s qualification campaign.

Currently ranked 24th in the world, the team featured players including Hilaria Wuaku, Millicent Njomaba, Jacqueline Ansah, Gracelove Hammond, Fati Bhom, Ivy Benyah, Gifty Sowah, and Eunice Lawoe, among others.