WAFCON 2024: Ghana to face Algeria in quarter-finals on July 19

The Black Queens of Ghana have set up a date with Algeria in the quarter-finals of the 2024 CAF Womens Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).The senior womens national team of Ghana booked a place in the knockout stage of the ongoing tournament in Morocco after finishing second in Group C.The Queens kicked off their campaign at the WAFCON with a 2-0 defeat to defending champions South Africa.After that setback, the team faced off with Mali in what was a very tough encounter. Despite creating so many chances, the Queens had to settle for a 1-1 draw with the opponent at full-time.Today, the Black Queens needed to beat Tanzania in their final Group C match or risk going home early.Led by coach Kim Lars Bjorkegren, the team put up a spirited performance to romp past the opponent with an emphatic 4-1 victory.Securing all three points ensured that Ghana finished second in Group C and advanced to the quarter-finals, where the team will now take on Algeria on Saturday, July 19. Read Full Story