Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin has expressed confidence in the Black Queens ahead of their third-place playoff clash against South Africa in the ongoing 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).
Ghana’s senior women’s national team is set to face reigning champions Banyana Banyana tonight at the Stade Larbi Zaouli, with kick-off scheduled for 19:00 GMT.
The Black Queens narrowly missed a place in the final after a dramatic penalty shootout defeat to hosts Morocco, losing 4-2 after a hard-fought semifinal encounter.
Speaking at the launch of the second edition of the Democracy Cup on Thursday, July 24, Bagbin commended the team for their spirited performance throughout the tournament and expressed optimism about their chances against South Africa.
“I was really very happy. The Black Queens, I should say, performed the way they did. I didn’t expect that from them. So, Kurt, you are on the right course.
“You can’t always be lucky when you are taking penalties. So this time around, I think God did not smile in our direction, so we lost the penalties.
“If not, they performed very, very well. We were expecting to meet our brothers and sisters from Nigeria in the final, but it would have been only as usual, West African rivals. So God said, no, allow it to be North and West,” he added.
The Black Queens will now aim to cap off a strong tournament campaign with a win against South Africa to secure the bronze medal.
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