Ghana Black Queens will face Morocco in the semifinals on Tuesday.
Ghana’s Black Queens have advanced to the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) semifinals, where they will play the much awaited hosts, Morocco.
On Saturday, July 19, at the Stade Municipal de Berkane, the Queens advanced after defeating Algeria in a thrilling penalty shootout to go to the next round.
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After 120 minutes of play, there was no goal, forcing the match to go to penalties.
Goalie Cynthia Konlan was the night’s hero after making two vital stops to propel her team into the final four as Ghana won 4-2 in the shootout.
For the first time since 2018, Ghana is back in the WAFCON semifinals.
In the meantime, Morocco secured their place by defeating Mali 3-1 in their quarterfinal match on Friday, July 18, at the Olympic Stadium in Rabat.
A spot in the final is up for grabs in the semifinal match between Ghana and Morocco, which is scheduled for Tuesday, July 22, at the same location in Rabat.
Ghana, who are hoping to make their first WAFCON final appearance since 2006, will have a tough challenge in the forthcoming match.
A tenacious Moroccan team that finished second in the last tournament stands in their way and is eager to win the crown again.
