Ghana’s Black Queens booked their place within the semi-finals of the TotalEnergies CAF Ladies’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) 2024 after a nail-biting 4-2 penalty shootout win over Algeria in Berkane, following a goalless draw after additional time.
The quarter-final conflict was fiercely contested, with either side displaying tactical self-discipline and stable defensive performances throughout 120 minutes of play.
Ghana appeared to have taken the lead within the first half when Stella Nyamekye scored, however the objective was disallowed after a VAR assessment dominated it offside.
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Regardless of sustained stress and attacking efforts from Doris Boaduwaa, Chantelle Boye-Hlorkah, and Evelyn Badu, the Black Queens have been repeatedly denied by Algeria’s resolute defence and standout goalkeeper Chloé N’Gazi.
Algeria additionally had moments of menace, with Ghoutia Karchouni and Marine Dafeur testing Ghana’s defence.
Nonetheless, Ghanaian goalkeeper Cynthia Konlan delivered a stellar efficiency, making key saves to maintain the sport degree by means of common and further time.
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Within the decisive penalty shootout, Cynthia Konlan rose to the event, saving makes an attempt from Marine Dafeur and Inès Belloumou.
On the opposite finish, Josephine Bonsu, Boaduwaa, Boye-Hlorkah, and Badu transformed their spot-kicks with composure. Algeria managed to attain twice by means of Sofia Guellati and Laura Muller, however Konlan’s brilliance ensured a 4-2 win for Ghana.
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With this victory, Ghana advances to the WAFCON 2024 semi-finals, the place they’ll face hosts Morocco, who defeated Mali 3-1 of their quarter-final encounter.
The Black Queens will probably be in search of to succeed in the ultimate and finally carry the last word trophy for the primary time.
