The Black Queens of Ghana triumphed over Algeria 4-2 in a penalty shootout to secure a spot in the semi-finals of the ongoing 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. Neither team managed to score during the 120 minutes of regular play. Ghana’s Stella Nyamekye found the net in the 27th minute, but the goal was disallowed for offside following a VAR review. Additionally, WAFCON 2024: Yusuf notes that the Super Falcons continue to be a dominant force in African football. Algeria’s goalkeeper Chloé N’Gazi delivered an outstanding performance, successfully blocking shots from Doris Boaduwaa, Chantelle Boye-Hlorkah, and Evelyn Badu. Meanwhile, Cynthia Konlan stepped up as the standout player by saving attempts from Marine Dafeur and Inès Belloumou, giving Ghana the upper hand. Josephine Bonsu, Boaduwaa, Chantelle Boye-Hlorkah, and Badu successfully converted their penalties, while Algeria’s Sofia Guellati and Laura Muller found the net. Ghana is set to compete against the host team, the Atlas Lionesses of Morocco, in the semi-finals next Wednesday. Reported by Adeboye Amosu.
