Black Queens will now face defending champions South Africa in the third-place playoff
Ghana’s hopes of reaching the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) final were dashed after a heartbreaking 4-2 penalty shootout defeat to host Morocco in the semifinals on Monday July 22, 2025.
The Black Queens, who were aiming for their first WAFCON final appearance since 2006, fell short after Evelyn Badu and Comfort Yeboah missed their spot kicks, handing Morocco a ticket to the final.
The encounter, played before a capacity crowd, began with both sides adopting a measured approach.
However, Ghana seized the initiative and broke the deadlock in the 26th minute through Stella Nyamekye, who reacted swiftly to convert a rebound after Morocco’s goalkeeper, Khadija Er-Rmichi, had parried a header from Josephine Bonsu.
Morocco emerged stronger in the second half, increasing the intensity of their attacks, and their persistence was rewarded in the 55th minute.
Sakina Ouzraoui exploited a lapse in Ghana’s defence, beating goalkeeper Cynthia Konlan to restore parity at 1-1.
The Black Queens will now face defending champions South Africa in the third-place playoff on July 25, while Nigeria and Morocco will battle for the WAFCON title a day later.
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