Africa: Ghana Edge Algeria in Penalty Drama

Africa: Ghana Edge Algeria in Penalty Drama

Ghana secured their place in the semi-finals of the TotalEnergies CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations after a dramatic 4-2 penalty shootout victory over Algeria, following a goalless draw after extra time Berkane.

Morocco to Face Ghana in WAFCON Semi-Finals

Morocco's rival of the semifinals of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) is confirmed. The Atlas Lionesses will face off against Ghana

Whole country behind you – Sports Minister applauds Black Queens

By: Kwame Bediako Ghana’s Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Iddie Adams, has congratulated the Black Queens for their impressive run to the semi-finals of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco. In a statement released on July 19, 2025, the minister described reaching the semi-finals as a “proud moment for all of us,” marking Ghana’s first appearance at this stage of the tournament since 2016. Kofi Adams applauded the …

Vice President Congratulates Black Queens on WAFCON Semi-Final Qualification

Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has congratulated Ghana’s senior women’s national football team, the Black Queens, following their qualification to the semi-finals of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). The Black Queens secured their place in the last four after a dramatic 4-2 victory over Algeria in a penalty shootout on July 19, 2025. In a Facebook post, Prof. Opoku-Agyemang commended the team’s resilience and u…

Black Queens Edge Through On Penalties To Reach WAFCON Semifinals

Black Queens celebrate their 4-2 penalty win   THE BLACK Queens booked their place in the semifinals of the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) after a dramatic 4-2 penalty shootout victory against Algeria, setting up a clash with host nation Morocco. Ghana dominated the early proceedings and thought they had taken the lead midway through the first half when Stella Nyamekye slotted home. However, the goal was ruled out for offside after …

Vice President backs Black Queens after historic WAFCON semi-final qualification

Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has praised the Black Queens after they reached the Women's Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals for the first time in nine years. The national women's team secured their place in the last four following a dramatic 4-2 penalty shootout victory against Algeria on 19 July, after the match ended goalless in regular and extra time. Professor Opoku-Agyemang took to Facebook to congratulate the squad and…