We are going to win the trophy – Grace Asantewaa declares as Black Queens reach WAFCON semifinals

Grace Asantewaa

Ghana’s Black Queens midfielder Grace Asantewaa has boldly declared the team’s ambition to lift the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) trophy.

This follows their dramatic 4-2 penalty shootout victory over Algeria, securing a place in the semifinals of the tournament.

Their next challenge comes on Tuesday, July 22, when they face host nation Morocco at the Olympic Stadium in Rabat. Kick-off is set for 19:00 GMT.

“We have done a very good job. We are going to the semifinals,” Asantewaa told CAF media.

“We are not ending here. We are taking this mentality to the semifinals. I know for sure that we are going to win the trophy.”

Reflecting on the hard-fought win against Algeria, the combative midfielder could not hide her excitement and personal determination to make history.

“I am very, very, very happy. I have been preparing for this. Ghanaians have been preparing for this. We had to kill ourselves.

“It is time for us to win this WAFCON. And also, as an individual, I want to win this WAFCON.

“I want my name to be in the history books in Ghana, in Africa, and the world. I am very happy, and I know that Ghanaians are happy.”

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