Ghana’s national women’s football team secured a place in the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) semi-finals with a dramatic penalty shootout win over Algeria.
After a goalless draw in regulation time, the Black Queens triumphed 4-1 in penalties during Friday’s quarter-final clash in Morocco.
Goalkeeper Cynthia Konlan Findib emerged as the decisive figure, saving two Algerian spot-kicks to propel Ghana to its first semi-final appearance in the tournament since 2016. The victory marks a significant milestone for the team, which had faced repeated quarter-final exits in recent editions.
Ghana will face host nation Morocco in the semi-finals on July 23. The fixture represents Ghana’s deepest run in the continental championship in nine years, reigniting hopes for a first WAFCON title since 1963.
