VIDEO: Black Queens suffer opening game defeat to South Africa at WAFCON

The Black Queens made a disappointing start to their 2024 Womens Africa Cup of Nations campaign following a 2-0 defeat to champions South Africa at the Honneur Stadium in Oujda on Monday.Despite a spirited performance, the Queens were undone by two quick first-half goals from Banyana Banyana, whose experience and attacking quality proved decisive. The defeat puts early pressure on Ghana as they seek to progress from a challenging Group C.Alice Kusi came close to putting Ghana ahead with a powerful strike that smashed against the crossbar, while Evelyn Badu also hit the woodwork with a header from close range. Ghana showed moments of promise but were ultimately left to rue missed chances.South Africa capitalised on lapses in Ghanas defence, punishing them with clinical finishing that effectively sealed the result before the hour mark.The Black Queens must now regroup for their remaining group matches against Mali and Tanzania. With the possibility of qualifying as one of the best third-placed teams still on the table, Ghanas path to the knockout stage remains open, but they will need to respond quickly and decisively in their next outings.Watch highlights below: 

The greatest penalty taker in Africa, ladies and gentlemen.

Linda Motlhalo!!! #BanyanaBanyana #TotalEnergiesWAFCON2024pic.twitter.com/2Ul0OK9dWt Amakhosi4LIVE (@amakhosi4live) July 7, 2025 

POACHER FINISH Jermaine Seoposenwe has doubled Banyana Banyana's lead.South Africa 2-0 Ghana #WAFCON2024 pic.twitter.com/I4Uio5LIK0

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