Gana Defeated South Africa 4-3 to Take Bronze at WAFCON Final in Casablanca

 

Ghana team at WAFCON from cafonline

A dramatic penalty shootout between Ghana and South Africa ended in favour of the West Africans who claimed the bronze medal at the 2024 CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Casablanca on Friday night.

The match had initially ended in a 1-1 draw in regulation time at the Stade Larbi Zaouli , before the Black Queens triumphed 4-3 in the penalty shootout in what has been described as a thrilling encounter.

South Africa struck first through Nonhlanhla Mthandi just before the break giving Banyana the lead at the 45^th minute.

Ghana, returned the energy after the first half and equalized in the 68th minute when a mix-up saw goalkeeper Andile Dlamini credited with an own goal after deflecting a blocked header from Alice Kusi into her own net.

The reigning champions South Africa who were crowned in 2022, fell short as the underdogs, the Black Queens, left the tournament with a proof of resurgence on the continental stage.

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