Black Queens players celebrating their victory over Algeria
Ghanaians were filled with joy following the Black Queens’ qualification to the semi-final of the 2024 Women’s African Cup of Nations (WAFCON).
The queens stood the ground as the Algerians’ defensive resilience came into play and avoided conceding.
Despite dominating the game throughout, they could not find the back of the net after extra time.
Ghana had an excellent penalty shoot-out, winning 4-2 to progress to the semi-final in a thrilling fashion.
They will face host nation Morocco in the semi-final stage on July 22, 2025.
The qualification triggered celebrations from scores of Ghanaians on social media as they hailed them for advancing to the semi-final stage for the first time since 2016.
Some attributed the feat to the exploits of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government under President John Dramani Mahama’s watch, saying ‘Aban papa aba’, meaning a good government has come.
Other football fans noted that with the team’s performance improving with each game, the Black Queens will go all the way to the final and clinch the trophy.
Some fans commended Ghana Football Association President Kurt Okraku and Minister of Sports and Recreation Kofi Adams for their support as well.
The Black Queens will face a tough test as they come up against the host nation, who have been impressive in the tournament.
Read some of the comments below:
Black Queens advance to the Semi finals of the AFCON for the first time in 8 years.
Aban papa Aba pic.twitter.com/4NtlSJlqLI
— Popo🇰🇼🇬🇭 (@Popony_J) July 19, 2025
We are bringing it home 🥳🥳
Proper display from the girls
— OtengFCB (@joel_oten1) July 19, 2025
JDM reset has reached the black queens. After 9yrs ebi now wey we’ve qualified to semi finals. NPP never again! Tweaaa
— TOMKERY STUDIOS🐐 (@Tomkery_) July 19, 2025
Kurt okraku is back
Reset is working
Kofi adams dey do 24 hours overtime 😃— KGEE (@KwasiAgyem65658) July 19, 2025
When a good man leads a nation, the citizens rejoice and are always hit with good news continuously for 6 months
Aban papapaa aba
3y3 zu !!!— Jones Boadu (@genlinksconsul1) July 19, 2025
Absolutely! The Black Queens making it to the semis is huge — Ghana is buzzing! 🇬🇭🔥 The trophy is coming home for sure.
— Ramesh Bais (@RameshBais12) July 19, 2025
All of a.sudden, https://t.co/otaITHUOki winning on penalties
Reset catch ghana soccer too?— KGEE (@KwasiAgyem65658) July 19, 2025
Smell the “roses”
Ghana 🇬🇭 Black Queens are in the semi final. #WAFCON2024 pic.twitter.com/hiSgDADejV— Akosua Adjei (@Akosua__Adjei) July 20, 2025
SB/VPO
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