The Vice President has extended her congratulations to the Ghana Black Queens in the ongoing Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco, after advancing to the semi-finals of the competition.
The Black Queens defeated Algeria 4-2 in a penalty shootout after regulation and extra time ended in a stalemate.
On her Facebook page Sunday, July 20, 2025, Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, commended the ladies for edging the North African side to set up a semi-final with hosts Morocco.
She urged them to keep up the good work, indicating the whole nation is rallying behind them.
“A big congratulations to our Black Queens for their remarkable victory over Algeria to secure a spot in the Women’s AFCON semi-finals. As they prepare to face Morocco, we salute their resilience and urge them to keep pushing. The whole nation is behind you. The dream is alive!” she posted.
The Black Queens booked their place in the semi-finals of the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) after the dramatic 4-2 penalty shootout victory over Algeria following a goalless draw at the Stade Mohamed V in Casablanca, Morocco’s capital.
The highly anticipated quarter-final clash proved to be a tense, tactical battle, with both teams showcasing defensive discipline but unable to break the deadlock over 120 minutes.
Although Ghana found the net midway through the first half with a Stella Nyamekye stunner, the goal was disallowed after a VAR review.
The likes of Doris Boaduwaa, Chantelle Boye-Hlorkah, and Evelyn Badu made efforts in the attacking line to put the team ahead. But the resilient Algerian defence, which had conceded no goal prior to the quarter-final clash, denied the Black Queens, inspired by their goalkeeper Chloé N’Gazi.
Ghana’s goalkeeper, Cynthia Konlan, also thwarted the Algerians’ attempts to find the net throughout regular and extra time when their attacking force created some scoring opportunities.
Ghana’s Konlan became the heroine of the day after saving two of the spot kicks from the Algerian side.
Josephine Bonsu, Doris Boaduwaa, Chantelle Boye-Hlorkah, and Evelyn Badu all converted their penalties for Ghana, while Sofia Guellati and Laura Muller scored for Algeria. Konlan’s heroics secured a 4-2 win on penalties and sent Ghana into the semi-finals.
Black Queens beat Algeria on penalties to set up semi-final clash against hosts Morocco
