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WAFCON 2024: Ghana’s Black Queens claim bronze over South Africa
The Black Queens clinched bronze at the expense of defending champions, South Africa in the WAFCON 2024 tournament in South Africa.
They beat the Bayana Bayana of South Africa on 4-3 penalties.
The Ghanaian female side fell to host nation Morocco in the semi-finals but were determined to rewrite the script against South Africa, who beat them in the first group game and had lost to Nigeria in the semi-finals.
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Coach Kim retained Cynthia Konlan in post, Susan Asiedu, Portia Boakye, Josephine Bonsu, Comfort Yeboah in defense, Grace Asantewaa, Jennifer Cudjoe, Stella Nyamekye, Boye-Hlorkah in midfield whiles Alice and Doris Boaduwaa led the attack.
The Queens enjoyed a great spell in possession, Alice Kusi, Stella Nyamekye, Doris Boaduwaa came close to scoring but all the hard work was undone by poor defending from goalkeeper Cynthia Konlan who failed to deal with a harmless ball from Josephine Bonsu which was pounced on by Nonhlanhla Mthandi for the opener on the stroke of half time.
After the recess, Doris Boaduwaa and Stella Nyamekye was hounded off for Evelyn Badu and Princela Adubea to inject some pace in attack.
Boye-Hlorkah’s teasing cross found the head of diminutive player, Alice Kusi who rose highest to nod home the equalizer on the 68th minute.
There was more to play for as the Queens created several chances through, which Evelyn Badu and Princela Adubea but for some poor finishings they failed to utilize the chances.
Right on the brink of the full-time mark, Evelyn Badu was played through on goal but her shot cannoned off the cross bar much to her disappointment and the entire Black Queens bench who were eager to celebrate the match winner but it wasn’t to be.
The Black Queens beat South Africa 4-3 on penalties to clinch bronze.
Former Black Stars midfielder Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu has voiced concern over the state of football facilities in Ghana, saying inadequate infrastructure is damaging the game’s attractiveness.
The local league’s appeal over the years has dwindled with many calling for immediate action to be taken to salvage the situation.
Speaking to Kumasi based radio station, Ahenfie FM, he expunge on the poor infrastructure in the country which has reduced the appeal of the Ghana Premier League and football in general.
“The poor infrastructure is making our football less attractive.” he ended
His comments highlight ongoing challenges facing the development of football in the country, from grassroots level to the professional game
The 35-year-old, who earned 78 caps and scored 11 goals for the Black Stars between 2008 and 2017, began his career with local sides Berlin FC and Berekum Arsenal before a loan spell at Asante Kotoko.
He later returned to the Ghana Premier League with Accra Great Olympics in 2022–23 after a long career in Europe.
This week’s Ghana Premier League 2026/27 games produced incredible results across the various game venues.
- Swedru All Blacks 1–0 Asante Kotoko
Scorer: Wiafe/Eric Darkwah (penalty, late). - Hearts of Oak 1–0 Port City FC
Scorer: Frank (Abora) Duku (header). - FC AshantiGold 1–0 FC Samartex
Scorer: Raphael Ankamah
- Bechem United 4–2 Vision FC
Scorers (Bechem): Emmanuel Kobi (39’), Yaw Acheampong (62’), Kofi Tompuo (87’), own goal (stoppage time).
Scorers (Vision): Benjamin Kwarteng (47’), Ruben Quaye (51’). - Berekum Chelsea 3–0 Debibi United
Scorers: Stephen Kwakye, Dramani Awuah, Emmanuel Ofosu. - Bibiani Gold Stars 2–0 Basake Holy Stars
Scorer: Kwame Opoku 2x - Karela United 1–0 Dreams FC
Scorer: Malik Abubakar - Medeama SC 3–1 Heart of Lions
Scorers (Medeama): Emmanuel Annor (28’), Kingsley Braye (64’ and 66’).
– Kofi Mawutodzi Agbadji - Young Apostles 1–0 Aduana FC
Scorer: Samuel Prempeh (penalty, first half).
Hearts head coach Nebojša Kapor has lamented the infrastructure problems in Ghanaian football.
Hearts of Oak secured a crucial 1-0 win over Port City FC at the University of Ghana Stadium on Sunday, ending a three-match winless run in the Ghana Premier League.
Frank Duku’s 20th-minute goal was enough to separate the sides and hand the Phobians three points against the newly promoted outfit.
Despite the win, head coach Nebojša Kapor was left frustrated about the poor state of the Legon pitch.
“This is not our stadium; it’s a national stadium. Ghana football has serious problems with proper pitches,” Kapor said after the match.
The Serbian tactician’s remarks reflect growing frustration among coaches over the quality of playing surfaces across the league.
The Phobias have adopted the University of Ghana as their temporary home venue for the Ghana Premier League.
Hearts of Oak will play Vision FC in the next league game away from home.
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