The Black Queens will this evening take on Namibia in the second leg of the final qualifying game for the 13th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON finals in Morocco.
The return leg encounter will begin at 1pm Namibia time (3pm Ghana time) today.
The Nora Hauptle led squad spanked Namibia 3-1, a country situated in the southern African zone last Friday at the Accra Sports Stadium.
The Ghana contingent arrived in Namibia’s capital, Windhoek on Sunday morning, and after a light workout same day, yesterday had their official training at the Lucas Moripe Stadium, venue of the match at 1pm Namibia time (3pm Ghana time) yesterday.
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) described as ‘admirable’ the mental toughness displayed by the entire team especially the technical team in helping the Black Queens to the 3-1 thrashing of Namibia in the first leg.
Yesterday evening, cup holders, South Africa, qualified for the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations with a 2-0 home win over Burkina Faso in the second leg of their second qualifying round tie.
Having drawn the first leg 1-1 in Yamoussoukro on Thursday, Linda Motlhalo’s 55th-minute penalty put Banyana Banyana ahead on aggregate in Pretoria.
Nicole Michael wrapped up victory with four minutes remaining as Desiree Ellis’ side became the second country to confirm their place at next year’s tournament after hosts Morocco.
In Burundi, Algeria also finished the job away from home with a 1-0 win over the East African nation to make a return to the competition after missing out on the 2022 edition in Morocco.
Going into the clash with a comfortable 5-1 lead at home, the North Africans had a relatively easy return leg against Burundi who had a very tough mountain to climb in reversing the lead.
TODAY
(Final Rd, 2nd Leg)
C’Verde v Nigeria (0-5)
Egypt v Senegal (0-4)
Guinea v Mali (2-7)
Togo v Tanzania (0-3)
Botswana v Kenya (1-1)
Congo v Tunisia (2-5)
Zambia v Angola (6-0)
DR Congo v E’Guinea (1-1)
Namibia v Ghana (1-3)
Results
S’Africa 2-0 B’Faso (agg 3-1)
Burundi 0-1 Algeria (agg 1-6)
