Black Queens triumph over penalties on Algeria to reach the African semi-finals of women

The Black Queens of Ghana obtained their place in the semi-finals of the African Female Nations 2024 (Wafcon) after a 4-2 shooting victory against the nails against Algeria at Stade Mohammed V in Casablanca.

The match ended without glance after 120 minutes, setting up a tense shootout where goalkeeper Cynthia Konlan shone, saving two crucial penalties.

The match was marked by tactical prudence and strong defensive efforts on both sides. Ghana has created more likely and has represented a greater threat of attack, but the disciplined defense of Algeria and the vigilant goalkeeper, Chloe N’Gazi, kept the game aimless.

In particular, a powerful strike from Stella Nyamekye in Ghana in the 27th minute was excluded for offside after a Var check, refusing in Ghana an early advance.

While the regulatory time approached its end, the Black Queens almost won the game through a chance at close range of Evelyn Badu, who diverted her efforts to six meters.

The additional time has seen limited clear opportunities, although Ghoutia Karchouni of Algeria forced a late effort that sailed on the bar.

The penalty shootout has proven to be decisive. Josephine Bonsu du Ghana, Doris Boaduwaa, Chantelle Boye-Hlorkah and Evelyn Badu all converted their kicks with confidence.

Konlan has become the heroine, saving penalties from Algeria Dafe and Bellou, guaranteeing 4-2 victory and sending Ghana to the last four.

This is the first time that Ghana has reached the semi-finals of The Wafcon since 2016, and head coach Kim Bjorkegren is heading for the crunch match against Morocco.

“”I want us to have one or two more days, but it is life as a football player and coach to recover mentally and for them maybe more physical recovery and then be ready to do whatever we can in the semi-finals. “”

Grace Asantewaa, who was tried, the woman of the match against Algeria, is convinced that Ghana can win the trophy.

“”As we are going to the semi-finals, we do not finish yet. We take this mentality in the semi-finals and I know with certainty, we will win the cup. “”

The Black Queens will now face the hosts in Morocco in the Rabat semi-finals on Tuesday. The two parties gathered earlier this year in February in an avant-wafcon friend, who saw the North African side of the 1-0 victory.