The Black Queens of Ghana have secured a coveted spot in the semi-finals of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), prompting widespread commendation, including from Vice President Prof. Naana Opoku Agyemang.
The Ghanaian national women’s team advanced after a thrilling quarter-final victory over Algeria. The match, remained goalless even after extra time, leading to a tense penalty shootout. The Black Queens ultimately triumphed 4-2 in the shootout, showcasing remarkable composure under pressure.
Ghanaian goalkeeper Cynthia Konlan emerged as a key figure in the shootout, making two crucial saves to deny Algerian players Marine Dafeur and Inès Belloumou. On the attacking front, Josephine Bonsu, Doris Boaduwaa, Chantelle Boye-Hlorkah, and Evelyn Badu successfully converted their spot kicks, sealing Ghana’s progression.
Following the team’s qualification, Vice President Prof. Naana Opoku Agyemang took to social media to congratulate the Black Queens and assure them of national support.
In a post on Facebook, she stated, “A big congratulations to our Black Queens for their remarkable victory over Algeria to secure a spot in the Women’s AFCON semi-finals. As they prepare to face Morocco, we salute their resilience and urge them to keep pushing. The whole nation is behind you. The dream is alive!”
The Black Queens are now set to face tournament hosts Morocco in what promises to be a highly anticipated semi-final clash. The fixture will test the team’s mettle against a strong home side as they vie for a place in the WAFCON final. The entire nation awaits their performance with bated breath, hoping to see the team continue its impressive run in the tournament.