Ghana’s Sports and Recreation Minister, Kofi Adams, has congratulated the Black Queens following their third-place finish at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.
Ghana edged South Africa 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw to secure their first medal at the tournament since 2016.
The Black Queens, who also beat South Africa in that 2016 bronze final, showed grit and resilience to recover from a goal down and eventually triumph in the shootout.
“As the sector Minister, I wish to extend my heartfelt congratulations to the Black Queens of Ghana for winning the bronze medal at the just-ended Women’s African Cup of Nations in Morocco,” said Adams in a statement.
“Your remarkable achievement is a testament to your hard work, determination, and team spirit throughout the tournament.”
“You have proven that Ghana is a shining star in African football, and your success is worth commendation by all Ghanaians. Ghana believed in you, and you made us all proud as a nation.”
Ghana trailed at half-time after a goalkeeping error allowed Nonhlanhla Mthandi to put South Africa ahead.
The Queens responded with renewed urgency in the second half, and Alice Kusi equalised in the 68th minute from Chantelle Boye-Hlorkah’s cross.
Although both sides had further chances, the game headed into penalties. Despite a miss from Boye-Hlorkah, South Africa failed to convert two spot kicks, handing Ghana a well-deserved bronze.
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