US EditionHost Morocco Reaches Final of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations After Penalty Shootout with Ghana
MOROCCO, JUL 22 – Morocco won the penalty shootout 4-2 after a 1-1 draw to reach the WAFCON final, where they will face nine-time champions Nigeria on July 26, 2025.
- On Tuesday at Rabat's Stade Olympique, Morocco secured their place in the final of the 2024 Women's AFCON after a 1-1 draw with Ghana, ultimately triumphing 4-2 in the penalty shootout.
- Morocco trailed to Ghana’s Stella Nyamekye who scored a penalty in the 26th minute before Sakina Ouzraoui Diki equalized in the 55th minute, pushing the match to extra time and penalties.
- Morocco coach Jorge Vilda acknowledged that Ghana presented a strong physical challenge, but emphasized that his team’s collective effort and determination helped them reach their second straight WAFCON final, where they will meet Nigeria on Saturday night in Rabat.
- Born in Spain and raised in Belgium with top-level European football training, Diki earned Player of the Match honors, dedicating her success to her family, coach, and Moroccan fans, emphasizing that she wouldn’t have reached this stage without their unwavering support.
- Morocco’s progress underscores their growing stature in women’s football following their 2023 World Cup debut and advancement to the round of 16, as they prepare to face Nigeria in the final, who secured a last-minute 2-1 win against the reigning champions South Africa in the other semifinal.
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