Black Queens Secure Quarterfinal Spot with Dominant Win over Tanzania
The Black Queens are through to the quarterfinals of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) following a commanding 4–1 victory over Tanzania in their final Group C fixture. The match, played at the Stade Municipal de Berkane, showcased Ghana’s determination and clinical finishing as the team bounced back from an opening loss to South Africa and a narrow win against Mali.
Key goals came from Doris Boaduwaa, Grace Asantewaa, and Princella Adubea, while the team’s overall cohesion, pressing, and sharp attacking play left little room for Tanzania to recover. Though Tanzania managed a late consolation goal, the Black Queens stayed firmly in control, ending the group stage with six points and placing second behind South Africa.
This win sets the stage for a crucial quarterfinal clash with Algeria, the winners of Group B, who progressed with an unbeaten record. Ghana’s impressive return to form has reignited hopes of reaching the semifinals for the first time since 2016, and confidence is growing within the camp. The knockout match is scheduled for Saturday, July 19, 2025, at 17:00 GMT, again at the Municipal Stadium in Berkane.
Quarterfinal Showdowns Set the Stage for a Thrilling WAFCON Climax
Ghana’s encounter with Algeria is part of a dramatic quarterfinal line-up that also features Nigeria vs. Zambia, Morocco vs. Mali, and South Africa vs. Senegal. Nigeria and Zambia will battle on Friday, July 18 at 17:00 GMT in Casablanca, followed by host nation Morocco facing Mali later that evening in Rabat. On Saturday night, reigning champions South Africa will take on Senegal in Oujda.
Head coach Kim Lars Björkegren praised his team’s bounce-back performance and expressed readiness for the upcoming fixture against Algeria. He noted that the group stage games helped refine their strategy and boost team morale. With the tournament now in its knockout phase, the stakes have risen, and each side will be fighting for a place in the semifinals, set for July 22 and 24. The final will be played on July 26 at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, while the third-place match will be held in Casablanca on July 25.
Algeria, who are enjoying one of their best tournament runs in recent history, will pose a tough challenge, but the Black Queens have momentum on their side. With renewed team chemistry and goalscoring confidence, Ghana stands a real chance at progressing and potentially contending for their first-ever WAFCON title.
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