Ghana’s Black Queens nonetheless have a lifeline within the 2024 TotalEnergies Ladies’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) regardless of a tough begin to their Group C marketing campaign.
With one group match remaining, qualification to the quarter-finals stays potential—however it is going to require a mixture of a robust ultimate efficiency and beneficial leads to different teams.
Understanding the 2024 WAFCON Format
The 2024 WAFCON options 12 groups divided into three teams (A, B, and C). Every group comprises 4 groups. Based on CAF guidelines:
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The highest two groups in every group routinely qualify for the quarter-finals.
The 2 finest third-placed groups throughout all three teams additionally progress to the final eight.
This implies a complete of 8 groups will advance after the group stage.
Ghana’s Present Place in Group C
After two matches, the Black Queens sit third in Group C with one level, following a 2-0 loss to South Africa and a 1-1 draw with Mali.
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Right here’s the Group C standing after matchday two:
Ghana’s ultimate group sport is towards Tanzania, whereas South Africa will play Mali.
What Ghana Should Do to Qualify
1. Beat Tanzania Convincingly
Ghana should win their ultimate group sport towards Tanzania on Monday, July 15, 2025, to have any probability of advancing. A win will take them to 4 factors, which could possibly be sufficient to complete second or qualify as among the finest third-placed groups.
Nonetheless, a slim win is probably not adequate. The Black Queens should purpose to spice up their objective distinction to extend their possibilities of qualifying forward of different third-placed groups in Teams A and B.
2. Hope for a Draw or Large Win for South Africa
If South Africa beats Mali, they’ll end with six factors and high the group. If Ghana beats Tanzania, they’ll end with 4 factors, and Mali will stay on 4 as properly. The second-place place would then be decided by objective distinction between Ghana and Mali.
Alternatively, if Mali and South Africa draw, Mali will end with 5 factors, South Africa with 4. Ghana can nonetheless end with 4 factors and hope to edge South Africa on objective distinction for second place. Both means, Ghana should rating objectives and win properly.
3. Qualify as One of many Finest Third-Positioned Groups
If Ghana doesn’t end within the high two, there’s nonetheless an opportunity to qualify as one of many two finest third-placed groups throughout all teams. To do that, Ghana should:
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This route is barely out there if Ghana wins their final sport. A draw or loss will get rid of them.
These outcomes place Ghana in a tough however not inconceivable place forward of their ultimate group fixture.
