Ghana’s Black Queens have booked their place in the semifinals of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) and are set to face hosts Morocco in a highly anticipated showdown.
The Queens advanced after a tense quarterfinal encounter against Algeria on Saturday, July 19, at the Stade Municipal de Berkane, where they triumphed 4-2 on penalties following a goalless draw after 120 minutes of action.
Goalkeeper Cynthia Konlan emerged as the star of the night, pulling off two crucial saves during the shootout to steer Ghana into the final four.
This marks a significant achievement for the Black Queens, who are making their first appearance at the WAFCON since 2018.
Their next opponents, Morocco, sealed their semifinal spot with a commanding 3-1 victory over Mali on Friday, July 18, at the Olympic Stadium in Rabat.
Ghana and Morocco will battle for a place in the final on Tuesday, July 22, at the Olympic Stadium in Rabat.
