Nadia Ntiamoah
Ghana’s women’s football team, the Black Queens, have earned their place in the last eight of the 2024 CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, setting up a quarter-final clash with Algeria.
The team finished runners-up in Group C after a convincing 4-1 victory over Tanzania, sealing their progression to the knockout stage.
Rocky Start
The Black Queens’ campaign got off to a disappointing beginning with a 2-0 loss to defending champions South Africa.
They then faced a grueling battle against Mali, where despite creating numerous scoring opportunities, they could only manage a 1-1 draw.
However, under manager Kim Lars Bjorkegren’s guidance, the team delivered when it mattered most.
Convincing Win Over Tanzania
The Black Queens put in a brilliant display against Tanzania, cruising to a convincing 4-1 victory that sealed their progression to the quarter-finals.
This win ensured Ghana past the group stages to qualify for the quarter-finals of the WAFCON for the first time since 2016.
Coach’s Reaction
Speaking to CAF Media after the game, Black Queens coach Kim insisted that his team deserved to qualify.
He said: “Ghana missed the knockout stages the last time that they played [in 2018 at home], and we have now made it past the group stages. The result is very important to us. We shall take it all in now because the players deserve this. They showed that they can stay true to our style and win”.
Quarter-Final Matchup
The Black Queens will now face Algeria in the quarter-finals on Saturday, July 19, as they look to continue their journey in the continental championship.
The team will be hoping to build on their impressive performance against Tanzania as they aim to go deeper into the tournament.
