Ghana Beats Ivory Coast 2-1 at WAFCON to Keep Women's World Cup Qualification Hopes Alive
- On Thursday in Casablanca, Ghana secured one of Africa's two places in the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup inter-confederation play-offs by defeating Ivory Coast 2-1.
- Following a shock quarterfinal defeat by Malawi, the Black Queens were forced into this qualification route, ending their hopes of winning the WAFCON title this year.
- Princess Marfo equalized in the 59th minute, heading beyond goalkeeper Lamfir as the Elephants failed to clear a corner, canceling out Konan's fourth-minute penalty.
- Josephine Bonsu scored the winner 18 minutes from time, converting a penalty after Aboa Yapo handled a ferocious shot from Grace Asantewaa.
- Ten teams will compete in the inter-confederation play-offs across two international breaks between November and February, with three mini-tournament winners securing places in next year's World Cup in Brazil.
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2027 Women's World Cup: Two African teams confirmed for Inter-Confederation play-offs
Ghana and South Africa have clinched the two African slots for the Inter-Confederation play-offs ahead of the 2027 Women’s World Cup in Brazil. This follows their victories in the African play-offs on Thursday night. The Black Queens came from a goal down to defeat Ivory Coast 2-1 in the first game. Bayana Bayana also held on to […] 2027 Women’s World Cup: Two African teams confirmed for Inter-Confederation play-offs
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Ghana beats Ivory Coast 2-1 at WAFCON to keep Women's World Cup qualification hopes alive
Ghana has come from behind to beat Ivory Coast 2-1 and earn one of Africa’s last two chances to qualify for the Women’s World Cup.
No World Cup for our Elephants after the 2-1 defeat against Ghana on Thursday 13 August 2026. Ivorians lose all the chances of qualifying for the 2027 World Cup in Brazil. Eliminated by Algeria in quarter final of CAN 2-1, the Elephants had the opportunity to win their ticket for the World Cup qualifications but unfortunately Reynald Pedros and his daughters failed. Ivory Coast dominates the first half Since the 3rd minute a Ghanaian fault offer…
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